Government Pond is an earth dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 400 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Government Pond
The primary purpose of Government Pond 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 Drakes Creek near Markee.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Markee |
| River/Stream | Drakes Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.98160, -93.12570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 101 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00573 |
| Federal ID | LA00573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |