Fowler Dam dam
Fowler Dam
Fowler Dam, located in Dubach, Louisiana, along the TR-Turkey Creek, is a private earth dam primarily used for fish and wildlife pond purposes. Constructed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches 480 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a spillway width of 80 feet and a maximum discharge of 1006 cubic feet per second, Fowler Dam provides essential fire protection and recreational opportunities while supporting a surface area of 9 acres. Its structural integrity is assessed every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in July 2016. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, reflecting the ongoing efforts to manage potential hazards and maintain its functionality for both water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Fowler Dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners, government agencies, and designers to create a sustainable environment for fish and wildlife. Its strategic location in Lincoln County, Louisiana, showcases the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fowler Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of ecological conservation and infrastructure management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Fowler Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 10 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 162 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 77 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 27 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake | 3,990 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 1,960 cfs | → |
About Fowler Dam
Where does the data for Fowler Dam 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 below 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.
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.