Lake Victoria Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Lake Victoria Dam, located in Urania, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure primarily used for water supply purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acres. The dam spans a length of 595 feet and is built on soil foundations, utilizing buttress and stone core types for structural support.

The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 50 feet, allowing for the release of excess water. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is reported as poor, with the last inspection date in April 2018. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.

With the dam situated on the TR-Castor Creek, within the Vicksburg District, the Lake Victoria Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, maintaining and upgrading such infrastructure will be essential for ensuring sustainable water supply for the surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

595

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

TR-CASTOR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

10

Drainage Area

2

Nid Storage

98

Structural Height

13

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

13
       
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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.