David Gaines Pond
David Gaines Pond is an earth dam located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About David Gaines Pond
The primary purpose of David Gaines Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cnm Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-karr Creek near Jackson.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Tr-karr Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.79500, -91.21400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 214 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CNM FARM, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00317 |
| Federal ID | LA00317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |