Tl James Pond No 2
Tl James Pond No 2 is an earth dam located in Union Parish, Louisiana, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tl James Pond No 2
The primary purpose of Tl James Pond No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Louisiana Purchase Council (private). It impounds the Tr-pipe Creek near Downsville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/19/2025.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Downsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-pipe Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.62897, -92.35747 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Louisiana Purchase Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00382 |
| Federal ID | LA00382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |