C. J. Bailey Dam
C. J. Bailey Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About C. J. Bailey Dam
The primary purpose of C. J. Bailey Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C.j. Bailey (private). It impounds the Bundick Creek near Ikes.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 02/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Ikes |
| River/Stream | Bundick Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.92558, -93.21216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 423 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C.J. Bailey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00432 |
| Federal ID | LA00432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |