Pleasant Valley No 2, also known as Scarborough Creek No 2 or Big Ditch, is a locally owned earth dam located in Washington, Louisiana.
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Built in 1963 by USDA NRCS, this structure serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 1232 feet, Pleasant Valley No 2 has a storage capacity of 359 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, this dam on TR-FOSTER CREEK is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 2 feet, and the outlet gates consist of slide (sluice gate). The dam has a high hazard potential and is in fair condition as of the last inspection in December 2020. The risk assessment categorizes Pleasant Valley No 2 as having a moderate risk level of 3.
Despite its age, Pleasant Valley No 2 continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and providing recreational opportunities in the region. With proper maintenance and regular inspections, this earth dam remains a vital asset for water resource management in Louisiana.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1232 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FOSTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.82 |
Nid Storage |
359 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
2960cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
1870cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
48cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
912cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
345cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
27cfs |