Dowling Lake #1
Dowling Lake #1 is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 2015. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dowling Lake #1
The primary purpose of Dowling Lake #1 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 Robert Dowling (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Simsboro.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2015, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Simsboro |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.61074, -92.77188 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Robert Dowling |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00794 |
| Federal ID | LA00794 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |