Rand Knotts Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rand Knotts Dam No. 2 John Adams Dam
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Rand Knotts Dam is a private earth dam located in Vernon, Louisiana, along South Choudrant Creek.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 19 feet and a length of 350 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. It has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in October 2014.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Rand Knotts Dam does not have a designated year of completion but offers a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 110 feet. The dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, although specific risk management measures are not detailed in the available data. Despite its private ownership, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH CHOUDRANT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Saline Bayou Near Lucky
|
38cfs |
Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie
|
169cfs |
Dugdemona River Near Joyce
|
248cfs |
Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake
|
625cfs |
Boeuf River Nr Girard
|
42cfs |
Little River Near Rochelle
|
506cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Rand Knotts Dam