Sharp Pond
Key Takeaway
Sharp Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 628 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | LA00333 |
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
P A Sharp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sharp Pond?
Sharp 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 Sharp Pond?
Sharp Pond is owned by P A Sharp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sharp Pond built?
Sharp Pond was completed in 2018, making it 8 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 Sharp Pond?
Sharp Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sharp Pond?
Sharp Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Sharp Pond last inspected?
Sharp Pond was last inspected on December 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.