Melba Pond No 1
Key Takeaway
Melba Pond No 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 791 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00766 |
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
Jim Moody
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Melba Pond No 1?
Melba Pond No 1 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 Melba Pond No 1?
Melba Pond No 1 is owned by Jim Moody (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Melba Pond No 1 built?
Melba Pond No 1 was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Melba Pond No 1?
Melba Pond No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Melba Pond No 1?
Melba Pond No 1 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 Melba Pond No 1 last inspected?
Melba Pond No 1 was last inspected on April 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.