Powell Farm Partners Pond

Bayou West Fork· Calcasieu, Louisiana· Built 2011· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Powell Farm Partners Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 6.5% in LA)
Dam Length4,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage223 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Max Discharge979 cfs
Year Completed2011 (15 years old)
NID IDLA00612

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: November 14, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Powell Farm Partners

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Powell Farm Partners Pond?

Powell Farm Partners 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 Powell Farm Partners Pond?

Powell Farm Partners Pond is owned by Powell Farm Partners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Powell Farm Partners Pond built?

Powell Farm Partners Pond was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Powell Farm Partners Pond?

Powell Farm Partners Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Powell Farm Partners Pond?

Powell Farm Partners Pond has a dam height of 9 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 Powell Farm Partners Pond last inspected?

Powell Farm Partners Pond was last inspected on November 14, 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.