James Young Dam
James Young Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About James Young Dam
The primary purpose of James Young Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Young (private). It impounds the Fivemile Creek near Dubach.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 03/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Dubach |
| River/Stream | Fivemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.72477, -92.76266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 675 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David Young |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00503 |
| Federal ID | LA00503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |