Holmes Pond
Key Takeaway
Holmes Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,173 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,825 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00637 |
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
Wallace and Helen Holmes
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Holmes Pond?
Holmes 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 Holmes Pond?
Holmes Pond is owned by Wallace and Helen Holmes (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Holmes Pond built?
Holmes Pond was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Holmes Pond?
Holmes Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Holmes Pond?
Holmes Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Holmes Pond last inspected?
Holmes Pond was last inspected on October 11, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.