Green Wing Dam No. 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Green Wing Dam No.


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Summary

2, also known as Harvey's Lake No. 3, is a privately owned earth dam located in Evangeline, Louisiana along TR-Bayou Chicot. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this dam primarily serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, while also supporting purposes such as Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, and Recreation. The dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a structural height of 32 feet, and a length of 450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential, Green Wing Dam No. 2 has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition as of May 2017. The dam has a moderate risk level (3) and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 30 feet, and the dam has a drainage area of 0.05 square miles. With its importance for fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and fire protection, it is crucial to ensure the proper maintenance and monitoring of Green Wing Dam No. 2 to mitigate any potential risks and ensure its long-term sustainability in the face of changing climate and water resource challenges.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-BAYOU CHICOT

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

140

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.