Prairie Creek Pond
Key Takeaway
Prairie Creek Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00661 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Teddie Dowden
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prairie Creek Pond?
Prairie Creek Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Prairie Creek Pond?
Prairie Creek Pond is owned by Teddie Dowden (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prairie Creek Pond built?
Prairie Creek Pond was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Prairie Creek Pond?
Prairie Creek Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Prairie Creek Pond?
Prairie Creek Pond has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Prairie Creek Pond last inspected?
Prairie Creek Pond was last inspected on January 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.