Government Pond
Louisiana — Vernon County — DRAKES CREEK
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| River | DRAKES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 30.98160, -93.12570 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 22, 2011 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USDA FS |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.