City Park Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
City Park Lake in St.
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Summary
Landry, Louisiana is a stunning Earth dam structure completed in 1966 with a primary purpose of recreation. This picturesque lake, nestled along Bayou Des Cannes, covers a surface area of 62 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, providing a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet, ensuring the safety and stability of the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, City Park Lake is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in January 2018. The dam's structural modification in 2012 indicates ongoing efforts to improve its safety and functionality. The lake features a vertical lift outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway, with a maximum discharge capacity of 55 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment categorizes the lake as moderate, with a DSAC risk rating of 3, there is room for enhancement in terms of its condition assessment and risk management measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of this recreational water resource.
Years Modified |
2012 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
5400 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAYOU DES CANNES |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
62 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
320 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bayou Des Cannes Nr Eunice
|
3cfs |
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
|
76cfs |
Mermentau River At Mermentau
|
255cfs |
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
|
91cfs |
Bayou Courtableau At Washington
|
260cfs |
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
|
604cfs |
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.
City Park Lake