Rawhide Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Rawhide Creek Dam, located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential habitat for local wildlife and offering recreational opportunities for visitors.
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Summary
Completed in 2011, this Earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 32 feet, with a storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. With a surface area of 18 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Rawhide Creek Dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to uphold safety standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet, allowing for controlled release of water during periods of high discharge. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of this structure in supporting both local wildlife and recreational activities, while also recognizing the need for responsible management to mitigate potential risks.
Year Completed |
2011 |
Dam Length |
885 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR - RAWHIDE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
324 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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.
Rawhide Creek Dam