Boneset Creek Dam
Boneset Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Boneset Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Boneset Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David L. Wallace (private). It impounds the Boneset Creek near Deridder.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 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 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 07/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Deridder |
| River/Stream | Boneset Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.85663, -93.19255 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,055 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David L. Wallace |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00655 |
| Federal ID | LA00655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |