Heiman Lake, located in West Feliciana, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam structure built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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The dam stands at 16 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, with a surface area of 20 acres. The lake is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting procedures are in place to maintain its functionality.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Heiman Lake is currently marked as unsatisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in April 2019. The risk assessment for the structure is moderate, highlighting the need for potential risk management measures to be implemented. With a drainage area of 0.23 square miles and a maximum discharge of 65 cubic feet per second, the lake plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock, recreation, and wildlife conservation in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the ecological significance of Heiman Lake as a vital habitat for various species and a recreational area for the local community.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
770 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
SCOTT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
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|
105000cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Comite River Near Comite
|
142cfs |