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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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyUnion
Nearest CityDownsville
River/StreamTr-pipe Creek
Coordinates32.62897, -92.35747

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLouisiana Purchase Council
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00382
Federal IDLA00382
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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