Brown Heights Pond
Key Takeaway
Brown Heights Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,028 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00123 |
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
Parish of E. B.R. Waste Water Treatment
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Brown Heights Pond?
Brown Heights Pond 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 Brown Heights Pond?
Brown Heights Pond is owned by Parish of E. B.R. Waste Water Treatment (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brown Heights Pond built?
Brown Heights Pond was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Brown Heights Pond?
Brown Heights Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brown Heights Pond?
Brown Heights Pond has a dam height of 10 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.