Watts Family Lake #1
Watts Family Lake #1 is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Watts Family Lake #1
The primary purpose of Watts Family 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 Connie A Watts Family Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Vienna.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Vienna |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.62457, -92.73881 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Connie A Watts Family Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00790 |
| Federal ID | LA00790 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |