Boat docks on Lake Catherine
Dock building and repair on Lake Catherine, downstream of Lake Hamilton and home to Lake Catherine State Park.
Lake Catherine covers about 1,940 acres below Lake Hamilton on the Ouachita River. It formed behind Remmel Dam in the 1920s and was named for the daughter of Harvey Couch, who created the lake. Lake Catherine State Park, opened in 1935, sits on its shore. The lake is quieter than Lake Hamilton, with more wooded shoreline.
What dock work do Lake Catherine owners need?
- New docks sized for fishing boats, pontoons and PWCs
- Repairs to older docks and walkways
- Shoreline stabilization
- Lift installs and repairs
Same permit rules as Lake Hamilton
Lake Catherine is part of the same Entergy hydroelectric project, so the same permit process applies: the owner applies before building or changing a dock, and shoreline work needs a separate shoreline activity permit. Winter drawdowns on Lake Catherine follow the same vegetation management plan as Lake Hamilton.
Common questions
Do you cover all of Lake Catherine?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a builder who works it.
Does Lake Catherine have winter drawdowns?
Yes. Entergy lowers Lakes Hamilton and Catherine in winter as part of its vegetation management plan.
Services in Lake Catherine
- New boat docksFloating and stationary docks designed for your shoreline, boat and lake rules.
- Boat lifts and PWC liftsBoat lifts, personal watercraft lifts and lift repair for new and existing docks.
- Dock repair and storm damageFlotation, decking, cables, walkways and storm damage repair for existing docks.
- Boathouses and covered docksRoofs over slips, boathouses, and upper decks within lake height limits.
- Seawalls and shoreline protectionSeawalls, riprap and bank stabilization to stop erosion along your shoreline.
Nearby areas
Planning a new dock or fixing an old one?
Call now and a local dock builder will look at your shoreline and quote the work.