Spears Pond
Key Takeaway
Spears Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 24.5% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 772 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00139 |
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
Franklin Fuller
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spears Pond?
Spears 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 Spears Pond?
Spears Pond is owned by Franklin Fuller (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spears Pond built?
Spears Pond was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Spears Pond?
Spears 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 Spears Pond?
Spears Pond has a dam height of 13 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 Spears Pond last inspected?
Spears Pond was last inspected on October 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.