Vinson Pond Dam
Vinson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Vinson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Vinson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert P. Vinson (private). It impounds the Tr - Big Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 10/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| River/Stream | Tr - Big Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.08555, -93.33599 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert P. Vinson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00711 |
| Federal ID | LA00711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |