Montgomery Interest Impoundment

Unnamed creek· Bienville, Louisiana· Built 2014· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Montgomery Interest Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
Year Modified2016
NID IDLA00694

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: June 20, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LADOTD

Ownership

Montgomery Interest, LLC

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Montgomery Interest Impoundment?

Montgomery Interest Impoundment 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 Montgomery Interest Impoundment?

Montgomery Interest Impoundment is owned by Montgomery Interest, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Montgomery Interest Impoundment built?

Montgomery Interest Impoundment was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Montgomery Interest Impoundment?

Montgomery Interest Impoundment 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 Montgomery Interest Impoundment?

Montgomery Interest Impoundment 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 Montgomery Interest Impoundment last inspected?

Montgomery Interest Impoundment was last inspected on June 20, 2023. 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.