Davison Dam No. 1
Davison Dam No. 1 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 Davison Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Davison Dam No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Squire Creek Gulf Course And Country Club (private). It impounds the Squire Creek near Choudrant.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 236 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 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 04/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Choudrant |
| River/Stream | Squire Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.57669, -92.51242 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 236 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 582 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Squire Creek Gulf Course and Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00368 |
| Federal ID | LA00368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |