Fantasia Fish Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Fantasia Fish Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 51.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00623 |
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
Creighton Chandler
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fantasia Fish Farm Pond?
Fantasia Fish Farm 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 Fantasia Fish Farm Pond?
Fantasia Fish Farm Pond is owned by Creighton Chandler (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fantasia Fish Farm Pond built?
Fantasia Fish Farm Pond was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Fantasia Fish Farm Pond?
Fantasia Fish Farm 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 Fantasia Fish Farm Pond?
Fantasia Fish Farm Pond has a dam height of 18 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 Fantasia Fish Farm Pond last inspected?
Fantasia Fish Farm Pond was last inspected on November 4, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.