Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 41% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | LA00514 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Will Almond
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam?
Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam?
Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam is owned by Will Almond (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam?
Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam?
Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam last inspected?
Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.