P+L Ranch Pond
Key Takeaway
P+L Ranch Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 406 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00132 |
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
Folsom Farms, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of P+L Ranch Pond?
P+L Ranch 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 P+L Ranch Pond?
P+L Ranch Pond is owned by Folsom Farms, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was P+L Ranch Pond built?
P+L Ranch Pond was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 P+L Ranch Pond?
P+L Ranch Pond serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is P+L Ranch Pond?
P+L Ranch Pond has a dam height of 10 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 P+L Ranch Pond last inspected?
P+L Ranch Pond was last inspected on August 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.