Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 1, also known as Sandy Lake, is a private earth dam located in West Feliciana, Louisiana.
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This dam, primarily used for recreation, stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a length of 1300 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.05 square miles, with a spillway width of 50 feet.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 1 has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in December 2018. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 and undergoes inspections every 5 years. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has no outlet gates and poses a minimal risk to surrounding areas. With its picturesque location on the West Fork Thompson Creek, Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 1 is a notable feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR - WEST FORK THOMPSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
105000cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Comite River Near Comite
|
142cfs |