Lawrence Family Pond

Tributary Prairie Bayou· Webster, Louisiana· Built 1960· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lawrence Family Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA)
Dam Length1,420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge150 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDLA00668

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: February 9, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Ferne Lawrence

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lawrence Family Pond?

Lawrence Family 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 Lawrence Family Pond?

Lawrence Family Pond is owned by Ferne Lawrence (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lawrence Family Pond built?

Lawrence Family Pond was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lawrence Family Pond?

Lawrence Family Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Lawrence Family Pond?

Lawrence Family 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 Lawrence Family Pond last inspected?

Lawrence Family Pond was last inspected on February 9, 2022. 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.