Hanchey Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hanchey Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 87.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00727 |
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
Dana Hanchey
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hanchey Pond Dam?
Hanchey Pond Dam 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 Hanchey Pond Dam?
Hanchey Pond Dam is owned by Dana Hanchey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hanchey Pond Dam built?
Hanchey Pond Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Hanchey Pond Dam?
Hanchey Pond Dam 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 Hanchey Pond Dam?
Hanchey Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Hanchey Pond Dam last inspected?
Hanchey Pond Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.