Burns Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Burns Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 90% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 538 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00747 |
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
TIL Holdings, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Burns Pond Dam?
Burns 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 Burns Pond Dam?
Burns Pond Dam is owned by TIL Holdings, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burns Pond Dam built?
Burns Pond Dam was completed in 2020, making it 6 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 Burns Pond Dam?
Burns 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 Burns Pond Dam?
Burns Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Burns Pond Dam last inspected?
Burns Pond Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.