Lamar Skinner Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyLincoln
Nearest CitySimsboro
River/StreamWalnut Creek
Coordinates32.58600, -92.84600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length525 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage146 acre-ft
Max Storage146 acre-ft
Normal Storage109 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge9,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMike Towns
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/12/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00444
Federal IDLA00444
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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