Chatham Lake Dam

Jackson County, Louisiana (near Chatham)

River/Stream: Edwards Branch To Castor Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
1,780 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,975 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-08-08

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00008
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
32.31250, -92.44548
Age
86 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.