Glorias Ranch Pond

Tributary to Johnson Branch· Caddo, Louisiana· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Glorias Ranch Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 72.4% in LA)
Dam Length936 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage248 acre-ft
Normal Storage216 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge880 cfs
NID IDLA00776

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: May 21, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LADOTD

Ownership

Ron LePow

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Glorias Ranch Pond?

Glorias Ranch 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 Glorias Ranch Pond?

Glorias Ranch Pond is owned by Ron LePow (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Glorias Ranch Pond?

Glorias Ranch 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 Glorias Ranch Pond?

Glorias Ranch Pond has a dam height of 23 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 Glorias Ranch Pond last inspected?

Glorias Ranch Pond was last inspected on May 21, 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.