Rawhide Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 885 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Rawhide Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Rawhide Creek Dam 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 Joel D. and Susan B. Mitchell (private). It impounds the Tributary to Rawhide Creek near Ajax.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 885 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2011, 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 01/20/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| Nearest City | Ajax |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Rawhide Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.87148, -93.37974 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,246 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Joel D. and Susan B. Mitchell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00663 |
| Federal ID | LA00663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |