Westerfield Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Beaver Creek Dam Cockerham Lake
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Westerfield Lake, located in East Feliciana, Louisiana, is a private fish and wildlife pond constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam, primarily made of earth and stone, stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 470 feet. With a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres, the lake serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Westerfield Lake is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The spillway, with a width of 50 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam's hazard potential is classified as low with a fair condition assessment. The risk assessment for the lake is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the continued safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As a water resource and climate enthusiast, Westerfield Lake offers a fascinating case study in dam construction and management practices. Its diverse purposes, state regulation, and risk assessment highlight the importance of sustainable water resource management in balancing ecological, recreational, and safety considerations. The lake's location in the South Fork of Beaver Creek and its support for fish and wildlife habitats make it a valuable asset for conservation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH FORK OF BEAVER CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
316cfs |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
49cfs |
Comite River Near Comite
|
142cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
47cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
306cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Westerfield Lake