Dogwood Park Lake I

Tributary to Red Chute Bayou· Bossier, Louisiana· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dogwood Park Lake I is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA)
Dam Length520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Normal Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge700 cfs
Year Modified2016
NID IDLA00740

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: January 7, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LADOTD

Ownership

Dogwood Park Homeowners Association, Inc.

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Park Lake I?

Dogwood Park Lake I 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 Dogwood Park Lake I?

Dogwood Park Lake I is owned by Dogwood Park Homeowners Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dogwood Park Lake I?

Dogwood Park Lake I serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dogwood Park Lake I?

Dogwood Park Lake I has a dam height of 20 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 Dogwood Park Lake I last inspected?

Dogwood Park Lake I was last inspected on January 7, 2019. 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.