Dogwood Park Lake I
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 Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2016 |
| NID ID | LA00740 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Dogwood Park Homeowners Association, Inc.
Private
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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.