Money Hill Pond No 1
Key Takeaway
Money Hill Pond No 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 4,595 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00275 |
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
Money Hill Golf and Country Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Money Hill Pond No 1?
Money Hill 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 Money Hill Pond No 1?
Money Hill Pond No 1 is owned by Money Hill Golf and Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Money Hill Pond No 1 built?
Money Hill Pond No 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Money Hill Pond No 1?
Money Hill 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 Money Hill Pond No 1?
Money Hill Pond No 1 has a dam height of 10 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 Money Hill Pond No 1 last inspected?
Money Hill Pond No 1 was last inspected on March 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.