Reedy Pond
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 Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 764 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00121 |
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
Brent Beauvais
Private
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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.