Cross Lake Dam and Spillway

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway Quick Facts

Location: Caddo, Louisiana
Coordinates: 32.513, -93.798
River: Cross Bayou River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1925
Dam Height: 50 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 10,820 ft (3,298 m)
Dam Capacity: 215,000 acre-ft (265,198 Ml)
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Cross Lake Dam and Spillway Information

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway is an earthen embankment dam located in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana.

The dam, which is on the Cross Bayou River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by J N CHESTER ENGINEERS and commissioned in 1925 and is currently owned by CITY OF SHREVEPORT.

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway Structure

The Cross Lake Dam and Spillway is approximately 10,820 feet (3,298 m) long, 50 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 83,678 acre-ft (103,215 Ml) and maximum capacity of 215,000 acre-ft (265,198 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 8,768 acres (3,548 ha) and the total catchment area is 253 square miles (655 square kilometres).

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway Spillway

The dam has a 216 feet (66 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 62200 cubic feet per second (1761 cubic metres per second).

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Cross Lake Dam and Spillway
Caddo, Louisiana
Height (ft)
50
Length (Ft)
10,820
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
215,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
253
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway Weather

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Cross Lake Dam and Spillway Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Cross Lake Dam and Spillway?

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway is in Louisiana.

In which county is the Cross Lake Dam and Spillway?

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway is in Caddo County.

How high is the Cross Lake Dam and Spillway?

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway is 50 feet high.

How long is the Cross Lake Dam and Spillway?

Cross Lake Dam and Spillway is 10,820 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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