Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond
Key Takeaway
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 55.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00632 |
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
Southwestern Energy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond?
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac 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 Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond?
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond is owned by Southwestern Energy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond built?
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond?
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond?
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond has a dam height of 19 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 Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond last inspected?
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond was last inspected on December 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.