Leadbetter Creek Pond
Key Takeaway
Leadbetter Creek Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 993 cfs |
| NID ID | LA00673 |
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
Kate G. Sherman
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leadbetter Creek Pond?
Leadbetter Creek 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 Leadbetter Creek Pond?
Leadbetter Creek Pond is owned by Kate G. Sherman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Leadbetter Creek Pond?
Leadbetter Creek 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 Leadbetter Creek Pond?
Leadbetter Creek Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Leadbetter Creek Pond last inspected?
Leadbetter Creek Pond was last inspected on February 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.