Bundick Creek Dam
Bundick Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bundick Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Bundick Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Louisiana (local government). It impounds the Bundick Creek near Dry Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 8,454 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,750 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 208 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2024.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Louisiana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Dry Creek |
| River/Stream | Bundick Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.72696, -93.09472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,454 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,750 acres |
| Drainage Area | 208 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Louisiana |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00006 |
| Federal ID | LA00006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |