Rand Knotts Dam No. 2
Rand Knotts Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rand Knotts Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Rand Knotts Dam No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rand Knotts (private). It impounds the South Choudrant Creek near Vernon.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Vernon |
| River/Stream | South Choudrant Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.46430, -92.58120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rand Knotts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00498 |
| Federal ID | LA00498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |