Dance Pond
Key Takeaway
Dance 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 | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,115 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00313 |
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
Claude Dance III
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dance Pond?
Dance 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 Dance Pond?
Dance Pond is owned by Claude Dance III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dance Pond built?
Dance 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 Dance Pond?
Dance Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dance Pond?
Dance 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 Dance Pond last inspected?
Dance Pond was last inspected on November 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.