Douglas Pond
Key Takeaway
Douglas Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 949 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1970 |
| NID ID | LA00343 |
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
Alex D. Hunt, Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Douglas Pond?
Douglas 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 Douglas Pond?
Douglas Pond is owned by Alex D. Hunt, Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Douglas Pond built?
Douglas Pond was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Douglas Pond?
Douglas 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 Douglas Pond?
Douglas 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 Douglas Pond last inspected?
Douglas Pond was last inspected on July 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.