Campbell Lake

Barber Creek· Claiborne, Louisiana· Built 1995· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Campbell Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 76.3% in LA)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage388 acre-ft
Normal Storage341 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDLA00624

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 6, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Helen G. Campbell

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Campbell Lake?

Campbell Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Campbell Lake?

Campbell Lake is owned by Helen G. Campbell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Campbell Lake built?

Campbell Lake was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Campbell Lake?

Campbell Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Campbell Lake?

Campbell Lake has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Campbell Lake last inspected?

Campbell Lake was last inspected on November 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.