H G Hayes Pond
Key Takeaway
H G Hayes Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 41% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 199 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00300 |
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
Woodard andWalker, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of H G Hayes Pond?
H G Hayes 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 H G Hayes Pond?
H G Hayes Pond is owned by Woodard andWalker, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H G Hayes Pond built?
H G Hayes Pond was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 H G Hayes Pond?
H G Hayes Pond serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 H G Hayes Pond?
H G Hayes Pond has a dam height of 16 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 H G Hayes Pond last inspected?
H G Hayes Pond was last inspected on August 13, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.