Francis Creek Lake
Key Takeaway
Francis Creek Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 697 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00260 |
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
Dowdy and Kelze Family Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Francis Creek Lake?
Francis Creek 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 Francis Creek Lake?
Francis Creek Lake is owned by Dowdy and Kelze Family Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Francis Creek Lake built?
Francis Creek Lake was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Francis Creek Lake?
Francis Creek Lake 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 Francis Creek Lake?
Francis Creek Lake 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 Francis Creek Lake last inspected?
Francis Creek Lake was last inspected on June 23, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.