Dowling Lake #2 dam
Dowling Lake #2
Dowling Lake #2, located in Simsboro, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 2015 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.23 square miles, the dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Dowling Lake #2 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The dam poses a moderate risk, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are currently not detailed in the data, suggesting opportunities for further safety planning and coordination.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Dowling Lake #2 intriguing for its role in providing recreational opportunities in the area, as well as its structural and hydrological characteristics. With its location in Lincoln County, Louisiana, the dam serves as a testament to the importance of stewardship and regulation in maintaining the safety and integrity of water infrastructure for both human enjoyment and environmental protection.
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 Dowling Lake #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 257 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 243 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 65 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 235 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake | 5,570 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dowling Lake #2.
Boat launches
- Simmon Hole Road Union Parish
- State Park Ranger Road Union Parish
- Hog Pen Road Union Parish
- Dogwood Lane Union Parish
- State Route 2 Farmerville
Track Dowling Lake #2 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 Dowling Lake #2
Where does the data for Dowling Lake #2 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 Dowling Lake #2.