Holbrook Park Lake dam
Holbrook Park Lake
Located in the heart of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Holbrook Park Lake serves as a picturesque recreational oasis for water resource enthusiasts and climate aficionados alike. This man-made lake, completed in 1949, has a structural height of 9 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, making it an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam, primarily made of earth with buttress and stone cores, stands at a modest height of 9 feet and spans a length of 510 feet.
Managed by the local government of Dunn Ferry Community, Holbrook Park Lake boasts a surface area of 17 acres and a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The lake is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring regular inspections and maintenance for public safety. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the lake offers a tranquil escape for outdoor enthusiasts while providing a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Whether you're seeking a serene fishing spot or a peaceful retreat in nature, Holbrook Park Lake offers a well-maintained environment for recreation and relaxation. With its idyllic setting along the Calcasieu River, this hidden gem in Louisiana promises a moderate risk assessment level of 3, making it a safe and enjoyable destination for visitors of all ages. Embrace the beauty of Holbrook Park Lake and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of this charming water resource.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Holbrook Park Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu River Near Kinder | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Ruliff | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Bundick Ck Nr De Ridder | 321 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Bon Wier | 1,440 cfs | → |
| Whiskey Chitto Creek Near Oberlin | 413 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Near Oberlin | 741 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holbrook Park Lake.
Boat launches
- Gahagan Lane Calcasieu Parish
- Seal Valley Lane Calcasieu Parish
- Miller Avenue 1800, Calcasieu Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Charles Breaux Road Calcasieu Parish
- Rossignol Road 6899, Calcasieu Parish
Track Holbrook Park Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Holbrook Park Lake
Where does the data for Holbrook Park Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Holbrook Park Lake.