Charlie Hunter Pond
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 Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00305 |
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
Jenna Mannies and Mary Beth Mannies
Private
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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.