Dolet Hills Make-up Water Pond
Dolet Hills Make-up Water Pond is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dolet Hills Make-up Water Pond
The primary purpose of Dolet Hills Make-up Water Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Central Louisiana Electric Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Sawmill Creek near Naborton.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 140 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,412 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2024.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Louisiana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Naborton |
| River/Stream | Sawmill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.03311, -93.58950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,412 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,412 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,565 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 140 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Central Louisiana Electric Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00388 |
| Federal ID | LA00388 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |