Thomas Family Pond
Key Takeaway
Thomas Family Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 16.4% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 848 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | LA00667 |
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
Jim Thomas et al.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thomas Family Pond?
Thomas Family 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 Thomas Family Pond?
Thomas Family Pond is owned by Jim Thomas et al. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thomas Family Pond built?
Thomas Family Pond was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Thomas Family Pond?
Thomas Family Pond serves the following purposes: 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 Thomas Family Pond?
Thomas Family Pond has a dam height of 11 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 Thomas Family Pond last inspected?
Thomas Family Pond was last inspected on February 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.