Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds
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 Length | 16,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | LA00188 |
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
Anding Sugar Development, LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
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.