Tigner Farms Pond

Tributary of Middle Fork Bayou D Arbonne· Claiborne, Louisiana· Built 1952· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tigner Farms Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 27.6% in LA)
Dam Length665 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage266 acre-ft
Normal Storage228 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge550 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDLA00625

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: October 6, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Barkevious Mingo

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tigner Farms Pond?

Tigner Farms 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 Tigner Farms Pond?

Tigner Farms Pond is owned by Barkevious Mingo (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tigner Farms Pond built?

Tigner Farms Pond was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Tigner Farms Pond?

Tigner Farms 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 Tigner Farms Pond?

Tigner Farms Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Tigner Farms Pond last inspected?

Tigner Farms Pond was last inspected on October 6, 2021. 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.