Holbrook Park Lake

Calcasieu River (West Fork)· Calcasieu, Louisiana· Built 1949· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Holbrook Park Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 6.5% in LA)
Dam Length510 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Max Discharge54 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDLA00251

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: June 3, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Calcasieu Parish

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holbrook Park Lake?

Holbrook Park 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 Holbrook Park Lake?

Holbrook Park Lake is owned by Calcasieu Parish (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Holbrook Park Lake built?

Holbrook Park Lake was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Holbrook Park Lake?

Holbrook Park 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 Holbrook Park Lake?

Holbrook Park Lake has a dam height of 9 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 Holbrook Park Lake last inspected?

Holbrook Park Lake was last inspected on June 3, 2020. 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.