Eagle Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Eagle Lake Dam, located in Ouachita, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam primarily designed for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1980, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a structural height of 33 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 20 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of May 2019.

Situated on TR-Bayou Choudreant, Eagle Lake Dam serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. With a surface area of 60 acres and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles, the dam offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. While the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, it is regularly inspected, regulated, and permitted by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

Despite its fair condition assessment, Eagle Lake Dam remains a key infrastructure in the region, providing essential water storage and recreational opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. As climate change continues to influence water resources, maintaining and monitoring dams like Eagle Lake Dam will be crucial in managing water supply, flood control, and ecosystem preservation in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

645

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-BAYOU CHOUDREANT

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

60

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

0.8

Nid Storage

900

Structural Height

33

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

33
       
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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.