Atkins Pond is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 780 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Atkins Pond
The primary purpose of Atkins Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Autry William, Et Ux and Ec;willine Atkins Corp. (private). It impounds the Tributary of Choudrant Creek near Ruston.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 05/18/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Ruston |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Choudrant Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.54400, -92.59600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Autry William, Et Ux and Ec;willine Atkins Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00620 |
| Federal ID | LA00620 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |