Fire Tower Road Pond
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 Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| NID ID | LA00748 |
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
Charles D. Young
Private
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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.