Dunn Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Dunn Lake Dam, located in East Feliciana, Louisiana, was completed in 1984 and stands at a height of 14 feet.


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Summary

This earth dam, designed by Owen and White, Inc., serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the tranquil TR-Dunn Creek and is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for visitors.

With a spillway width of 100 feet and a hazard potential classified as low, Dunn Lake Dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding area. Its condition is assessed as satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in October 2016. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Maintaining a surface area of 19 acres, this structure provides a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature while enjoying recreational activities in the heart of Louisiana's picturesque landscape.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-DUNN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

132

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

14
       
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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.