Located in Simsboro, Louisiana, the Ilh Holdings Dam is a private-owned structure designed by Range Resources, primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Completed in 2017, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a length of 540 feet. It has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.7 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and picnicking.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Ilh Holdings Dam boasts a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. With a moderate risk level assigned, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 75 feet. Despite its relatively small drainage area of 0.37 square miles, the dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 2100 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in Lincoln County, Louisiana. The last inspection conducted in February 2021 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition, meeting regulatory guidelines and serving as a vital resource for local water recreation enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
2017 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Unnamed Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie
|
294cfs |
Saline Bayou Near Lucky
|
49cfs |
Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill
|
197cfs |
Red Chute Bayou At Sligo
|
57cfs |
Dugdemona River Near Joyce
|
246cfs |
Smackover Creek Near Smackover
|
152cfs |