Prairie Creek Pond
Prairie Creek Pond is a dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Prairie Creek Pond
The primary purpose of Prairie Creek Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Teddie Dowden (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, 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 01/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Leesville |
| Coordinates | 31.19845, -93.24577 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Teddie Dowden |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00661 |
| Federal ID | LA00661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |