Honey Brake Unit 10
Key Takeaway
Honey Brake Unit 10 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2022 and is 4 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 9,132 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 522 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 140 acres |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2022 (4 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00814 |
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
Ronald Johnson Estate
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Honey Brake Unit 10?
Honey Brake Unit 10 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 Honey Brake Unit 10?
Honey Brake Unit 10 is owned by Ronald Johnson Estate (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Honey Brake Unit 10 built?
Honey Brake Unit 10 was completed in 2022, making it 4 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 Honey Brake Unit 10?
Honey Brake Unit 10 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Honey Brake Unit 10?
Honey Brake Unit 10 has a dam height of 8 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.