Simon Pearson Pond No 7
Simon Pearson Pond No 7 is an earth dam located in Union Parish, Louisiana, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Simon Pearson Pond No 7
The primary purpose of Simon Pearson Pond No 7 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Simon J. Pearson (private). It impounds the Tr-village Creek near Bernice.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 09/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Bernice |
| River/Stream | Tr-village Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.84500, -92.61000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Simon J. Pearson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00579 |
| Federal ID | LA00579 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |