Bundick Creek Dam, Louisiana, USA

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Quick Facts About Bundick Creek Dam

Location: Beauregard, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.727, -93.0947222
River: Bundick Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1963
Dam Height: 40 ft (12 m)
Dam Length: 8,454 ft (2,577 m)
Dam Capacity: 57,500 acre-ft (70,925 Ml)

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Bundick Creek Dam Information

Bundick Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 6 miles from Dry Creek, Beauregard, Louisiana.

The dam, which is on the Bundick Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by LA DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS and commissioned in 1963 and is currently owned by STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Bundick Creek Dam Structure

The Bundick Creek Dam is approximately 8,454 feet (2,577 m) long, 40 feet (12 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Bundick Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 9,200 acre-ft (11,348 Ml) and maximum capacity of 57,500 acre-ft (70,925 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,750 acres (708 ha) and the total catchment area is 208 square miles (539 square kilometres).

Bundick Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 200 feet (61 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 38100 cubic feet per second (1079 cubic metres per second).

Bundick Creek Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Bundick Creek Dam
Beauregard, Louisiana
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 40 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 8,454 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 57,500 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 208 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Bundick Creek Dam Weather

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Bundick Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Bundick Creek Dam?

Bundick Creek Dam is in Louisiana.

In which county is the Bundick Creek Dam?

Bundick Creek Dam is in Beauregard County.

How high is the Bundick Creek Dam?

Bundick Creek Dam is 40 feet high.

How long is the Bundick Creek Dam?

Bundick Creek Dam is 8,454 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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