Bear Creek No 1
Bear Creek No 1 is an earth dam located in Allen Parish, Louisiana, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bear Creek No 1
The primary purpose of Bear Creek No 1 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 Crosby Land And Resources, Llc (private). It impounds the Cane Brake Creek near Reeves.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 4,373 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 192 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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. 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 | Cane Brake Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.58254, -93.02908 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,373 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Crosby Land and Resources, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00044 |
| Federal ID | LA00044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |