Lake Chicot, Louisiana

Lake Chicot is a man-made [1] lake in Chicot State Park in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.[2] It was created in the early 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps damning Bayou Chicot. It covers some 2,000 acres, with an average depth of 7 to 8 feet.[3]

References

  1. ^ Office of State Parks - Teacher's Guide. Louisiana State Parks. 2002.
  2. ^ "Lake Chicot". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  3. ^ Felsher, John N. (April 24, 2025). "Chicot State Park offers many natural wonders".
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