Jaggers Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Jaggers Lake Dam, located in Morehouse, Louisiana, is a private earth dam completed in 1970 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 7 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16.8 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 30 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 470 cubic feet per second.

Although the hazard potential of Jaggers Lake Dam is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and downstream communities.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Jaggers Lake Dam will find it to be a significant recreational structure in Louisiana, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoying the natural environment. Its location, design, and storage capacity make it a valuable asset for the local community, while its regulatory oversight and risk assessment highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to prevent potential hazards and ensure public safety.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

310

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

N/A

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.8

Hydraulic Height

7

Drainage Area

0.22

Nid Storage

163

Structural Height

10

Outlet Gates

Needle - 0

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

10
       
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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.