George Land and Cattle Co. Pond
Key Takeaway
George Land and Cattle Co. Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 27.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,144 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00656 |
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
George Land and Cattle Co., LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of George Land and Cattle Co. Pond?
George Land and Cattle Co. 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 George Land and Cattle Co. Pond?
George Land and Cattle Co. Pond is owned by George Land and Cattle Co., LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was George Land and Cattle Co. Pond built?
George Land and Cattle Co. Pond was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 George Land and Cattle Co. Pond?
George Land and Cattle Co. Pond serves the following purposes: 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 George Land and Cattle Co. Pond?
George Land and Cattle Co. Pond has a dam height of 14 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 George Land and Cattle Co. Pond last inspected?
George Land and Cattle Co. Pond was last inspected on March 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.