Charlie Hunter Pond

Williams Creek· De Soto, Louisiana· Built 1946· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Charlie Hunter Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Normal Storage264 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,170 cfs
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)
NID IDLA00305

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 15, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Jenna Mannies and Mary Beth Mannies

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Charlie Hunter Pond?

Charlie Hunter 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 Charlie Hunter Pond?

Charlie Hunter Pond is owned by Jenna Mannies and Mary Beth Mannies (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Charlie Hunter Pond built?

Charlie Hunter Pond was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Charlie Hunter Pond?

Charlie Hunter Pond 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 Charlie Hunter Pond?

Charlie Hunter Pond 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 Charlie Hunter Pond last inspected?

Charlie Hunter Pond was last inspected on October 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.