Prairie Creek Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Prairie Creek Pond, located in Vernon, Louisiana, is a private recreational pond designed by Teddie Dowden in 2001.


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Summary

This Earth type dam stands at 20 feet high with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 15.3 acres and serves as a popular spot for leisure activities in the area.

Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Prairie Creek Pond is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of 2017, the pond offers a safe environment for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and other recreational pursuits. The outlet gates, constructed as needle type, help maintain the water levels in the pond.

Although Prairie Creek Pond does not have a significant drainage area or maximum discharge rate, its role in providing recreational opportunities to the local community is invaluable. With regular inspections and maintenance, this serene water body continues to be a source of enjoyment and relaxation for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

N/A

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15.3

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

110

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Needle - 0

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.