Polly Eagan Pond
Key Takeaway
Polly Eagan Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00087 |
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
Polly Eagan
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Polly Eagan Pond?
Polly Eagan 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 Polly Eagan Pond?
Polly Eagan Pond is owned by Polly Eagan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Polly Eagan Pond built?
Polly Eagan Pond was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Polly Eagan Pond?
Polly Eagan Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Polly Eagan Pond?
Polly Eagan Pond has a dam height of 17 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 Polly Eagan Pond last inspected?
Polly Eagan Pond was last inspected on December 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.