Iatt Lake Dam, located in Colfax, Louisiana, was completed in 1956 by the LA Department of Public Works and stands as a significant state-regulated structure along Bayou Rigolete.
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This earthen dam with buttress and stone core types serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water resource management. With a height of 36 feet and a storage capacity of 167,000 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 7,100 acres and drains a watershed of 242 square miles.
The dam's spillway, 250 feet wide, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 12,128 cubic feet per second. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2020, the dam poses a high hazard potential. Emergency action plans are in place, and regular inspections ensure its safety. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level, ongoing risk management measures remain unspecified. Positioned within the Vicksburg District and overseen by the LA DOTD, Iatt Lake Dam stands as both a vital water management structure and a recreational asset for the community.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
5310 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
BAYOU RIGOLETTE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7100 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
242 |
Nid Storage |
167000 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Big Creek At Pollock
|
21cfs |
Little River Near Rochelle
|
506cfs |
Dugdemona River Near Joyce
|
248cfs |
Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora
|
313cfs |
Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater
|
131cfs |
Bayou Pierre Near Lake End
|
187cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Colfax Rec Area Campground
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Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
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Saddle Bayou Camp Complex
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Saddle Bayou Camp
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