Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond
Key Takeaway
Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00150 |
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
E and E Hill Pasture, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond?
Earl Fontenot Jr. 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 Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond?
Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond is owned by E and E Hill Pasture, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond built?
Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond?
Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond?
Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond last inspected?
Earl Fontenot Jr. Pond was last inspected on February 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.