Pittman Road Dam

tr - Middle Fork Bayou Darbonee· Claiborne, Louisiana· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pittman Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 51.1% in LA)
Dam Length410 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge360 cfs
NID IDLA00527

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 13, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LADOTD

Ownership

Eric P Holley

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pittman Road Dam?

Pittman Road Dam 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 Pittman Road Dam?

Pittman Road Dam is owned by Eric P Holley (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pittman Road Dam?

Pittman Road Dam 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 Pittman Road Dam?

Pittman Road Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Pittman Road Dam last inspected?

Pittman Road Dam was last inspected on September 13, 2018. 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.