Cimarron Pond
Key Takeaway
Cimarron Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 555 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00627 |
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
Cimarrown Land, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cimarron Pond?
Cimarron 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 Cimarron Pond?
Cimarron Pond is owned by Cimarrown Land, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cimarron Pond built?
Cimarron Pond was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Cimarron Pond?
Cimarron Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cimarron Pond?
Cimarron Pond has a dam height of 17 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 Cimarron Pond last inspected?
Cimarron Pond was last inspected on October 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.