Reedy Pond

Tr-Stevens Branch· Washington, Louisiana· Built 1949· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Reedy Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.6% in LA)
Dam Length610 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge764 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDLA00121

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: December 17, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Brent Beauvais

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reedy Pond?

Reedy 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 Reedy Pond?

Reedy Pond is owned by Brent Beauvais (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Reedy Pond built?

Reedy Pond was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Reedy Pond?

Reedy 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 Reedy Pond?

Reedy 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 Reedy Pond last inspected?

Reedy Pond was last inspected on December 17, 2019. 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.