Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds

Bayou Teche Offstream· Iberia, Louisiana· Built 1942· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 24.5% in LA)
Dam Length16,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge25 cfs
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)
Year Modified1996
NID IDLA00188

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 7, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Anding Sugar Development, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds?

Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds 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 Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds?

Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds is owned by Anding Sugar Development, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds built?

Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds?

Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds?

Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds has a dam height of 13 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 Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds last inspected?

Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds was last inspected on September 7, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.