Heiman Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.