Gill Frac Pond is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 1,500 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 Gill Frac Pond
The primary purpose of Gill Frac Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Southwestern Energy (private).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
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 11/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Keatchie |
| Coordinates | 32.27733, -93.85303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Southwestern Energy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00631 |
| Federal ID | LA00631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |