Lamar Skinner Dam
Lamar Skinner Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lamar Skinner Dam
The primary purpose of Lamar Skinner Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mike Towns (private). It impounds the Walnut Creek near Simsboro.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 06/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Simsboro |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.58600, -92.84600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mike Towns |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00444 |
| Federal ID | LA00444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |