Edgefield Lake
Edgefield Lake is an earth dam located in Red River Parish, Louisiana, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Edgefield Lake
The primary purpose of Edgefield Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Caney Creek Land And Timber, L.l.c. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Coney Bayou near Edgefield.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
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 12/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Red River |
| Nearest City | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Coney Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.05779, -93.33943 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Caney Creek Land and Timber, L.L.C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00868 |
| Federal ID | LA00868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |