Roland Jones Dam
Roland Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Roland Jones Dam
The primary purpose of Roland Jones Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Malrose, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr. - Tighteye Creek near Sugartown (unaffected).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 07/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Sugartown (unaffected) |
| River/Stream | Tr. - Tighteye Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.99440, -93.42100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,013 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Malrose, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00664 |
| Federal ID | LA00664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |