Bear Creek No 2
Bear Creek No 2 is an earth dam located in Allen Parish, Louisiana, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bear Creek No 2
The primary purpose of Bear Creek No 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Walker La Properties , Llc (private). It impounds the Hickory Lake Creek near Reeves.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,544 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 10/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Reeves |
| River/Stream | Hickory Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.59569, -93.01623 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,544 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Walker La Properties , LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00043 |
| Federal ID | LA00043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |