Oneal Pond

Tr-Caddo Lake· Caddo, Louisiana· Built 1982· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length960 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDLA00500

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: September 25, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

George Oneal Estate

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.