Tl James Pond No 3

Unnamed· Union, Louisiana· Built 1977· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tl James Pond No 3 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 55.9% in LA)
Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge424 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDLA00779

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: May 16, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LADOTD

Ownership

Louisiana Purchase Council

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tl James Pond No 3?

Tl James Pond No 3 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 Tl James Pond No 3?

Tl James Pond No 3 is owned by Louisiana Purchase Council (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tl James Pond No 3 built?

Tl James Pond No 3 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Tl James Pond No 3?

Tl James Pond No 3 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 Tl James Pond No 3?

Tl James Pond No 3 has a dam height of 19 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 Tl James Pond No 3 last inspected?

Tl James Pond No 3 was last inspected on May 16, 2019. 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.