Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jon And Donna Mcpherson (private). It impounds the Tr-bayou Rigolette near Tioga.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 2,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Tioga |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Rigolette |
| Coordinates | 31.41822, -92.55019 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jon and Donna McPherson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00576 |
| Federal ID | LA00576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |