Fowler Dam
Fowler Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fowler Dam
The primary purpose of Fowler Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Fowler (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Dubach.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Dubach |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.75560, -92.73030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,006 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David Fowler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00366 |
| Federal ID | LA00366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |