Kervin Branch Creek Dam
Kervin Branch Creek Dam is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kervin Branch Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Kervin Branch Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frierson Brothers, Llc (private). It impounds the Kervin Branch near Frierson Brothers, Llc.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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. 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 09/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Frierson Brothers, Llc |
| River/Stream | Kervin Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.30363, -93.66361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 485 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Frierson Brothers, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00626 |
| Federal ID | LA00626 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |