Oneal Pond
Key Takeaway
Oneal Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 27.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00500 |
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
George Oneal Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oneal Pond?
Oneal 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 Oneal Pond?
Oneal Pond is owned by George Oneal Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oneal Pond built?
Oneal Pond was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Oneal Pond?
Oneal 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 Oneal Pond?
Oneal Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Oneal Pond last inspected?
Oneal Pond was last inspected on September 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.