Atley Donald Pond No 1
Key Takeaway
Atley Donald Pond No 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,706 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00262 |
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
Betty Cb Donald
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Atley Donald Pond No 1?
Atley Donald Pond No 1 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 Atley Donald Pond No 1?
Atley Donald Pond No 1 is owned by Betty Cb Donald (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Atley Donald Pond No 1 built?
Atley Donald Pond No 1 was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Atley Donald Pond No 1?
Atley Donald Pond No 1 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 Atley Donald Pond No 1?
Atley Donald Pond No 1 has a dam height of 15 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 Atley Donald Pond No 1 last inspected?
Atley Donald Pond No 1 was last inspected on March 4, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.