New Arkla Pond
Key Takeaway
New Arkla Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 97.8% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00321 |
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
Charlie Lear
Private
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What is the hazard classification of New Arkla Pond?
New Arkla 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 New Arkla Pond?
New Arkla Pond is owned by Charlie Lear (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Arkla Pond built?
New Arkla Pond was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 New Arkla Pond?
New Arkla Pond 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 New Arkla Pond?
New Arkla Pond has a dam height of 46 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 New Arkla Pond last inspected?
New Arkla Pond was last inspected on November 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.