Brazzel Pond
Brazzel Pond is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brazzel Pond
The primary purpose of Brazzel 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 Gene Brazzel (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Vienna.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, 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 01/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Vienna |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.61160, -92.69239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Gene Brazzel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00796 |
| Federal ID | LA00796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |