Fullerton Lake
Fullerton Lake is an earth dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fullerton Lake
The primary purpose of Fullerton Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Six Mile Creek near Pitkin.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,059 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1907, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/22/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Pitkin |
| River/Stream | Six Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.00560, -92.99030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,059 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00518 |
| Federal ID | LA00518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |