Fire Tower Road Pond

Tributary to Cook Creek· De Soto, Louisiana· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fire Tower Road Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 51.1% in LA)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
NID IDLA00748

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 27, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Charles D. Young

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fire Tower Road Pond?

Fire Tower Road 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 Fire Tower Road Pond?

Fire Tower Road Pond is owned by Charles D. Young (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fire Tower Road Pond?

Fire Tower Road 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 Fire Tower Road Pond?

Fire Tower Road 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 Fire Tower Road Pond last inspected?

Fire Tower Road Pond was last inspected on February 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.