Lower Weir Lake Dam
Lower Weir Lake Dam is an earth dam located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lower Weir Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Weir Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Lake At White Oak Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Amite River near Baton Rouge.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Baton Rouge |
| Nearest City | Baton Rouge |
| River/Stream | Amite River |
| Coordinates | 30.39782, -90.97336 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 465 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Lake at White Oak Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00541 |
| Federal ID | LA00541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |