Capdeboscq Pond No. 2
Key Takeaway
Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 24.5% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 505 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00606 |
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
Richard Capdeboscq
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Capdeboscq Pond No. 2?
Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 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 Capdeboscq Pond No. 2?
Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 is owned by Richard Capdeboscq (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 built?
Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Capdeboscq Pond No. 2?
Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 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 Capdeboscq Pond No. 2?
Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 has a dam height of 13 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 Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 last inspected?
Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 was last inspected on August 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.