Beaver Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cockerham Lake Tom Engquist Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Beaver Creek Dam, located in Wilson, Louisiana, is a private-owned structure designed by C.W.
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Summary
Taylor with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 2001, the earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 1040 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 432 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of December 2019, Beaver Creek Dam is classified as having a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1660 cubic feet per second. Despite its regulatory oversight and maintenance measures, the dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management protocols.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Beaver Creek Dam will find its design and operational details intriguing, especially given its location on the TR - Beaver Creek stream in East Feliciana, Louisiana. The dam serves as a focal point for recreational activities and water storage, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure with natural water systems in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
1040 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR - BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.39 |
Nid Storage |
432 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
316cfs |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
49cfs |
Comite River Near Comite
|
142cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
47cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
306cfs |
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.
Beaver Creek Dam