James Young Dam

Lincoln County, Louisiana (near Dubach)

River/Stream: Fivemile Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
760 ft
Reservoir Storage
186 acre-ft
Year Completed
1996
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
675 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-03-28

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00503
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
32.72477, -92.76266
Age
30 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.