Green Wing Dam No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Green Wing Dam No.


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Summary

1, also known as Harveys Lake No. 2, is a private dam located in Evangeline, Louisiana, on TR-Bayou Chicot. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam serves various purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation, with its primary purpose being a fish and wildlife pond. The dam has a height of 19 feet and a length of 1150 feet, providing a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.

Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Green Wing Dam No. 1 is classified as having a low hazard potential with fair condition assessment as of May 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 108 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, making this dam an essential part of the local ecosystem and water resource management in the region.

Despite its moderate risk assessment level, Green Wing Dam No. 1 has not undergone recent emergency action plan updates or risk management measures. With its strategic location and contribution to fish and wildlife conservation, this dam remains a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Louisiana, offering recreational opportunities while safeguarding the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

1150

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-BAYOU CHICOT

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

113

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.