Egret Pond
Key Takeaway
Egret Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 78 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00399 |
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
Whippoorwill Grove, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Egret Pond?
Egret 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 Egret Pond?
Egret Pond is owned by Whippoorwill Grove, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Egret Pond built?
Egret Pond was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Egret Pond?
Egret 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 Egret Pond?
Egret 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 Egret Pond last inspected?
Egret Pond was last inspected on December 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.