Tunica Trace Pond I
Key Takeaway
Tunica Trace Pond I is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 86.4% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2015 |
| NID ID | LA00752 |
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
Daniel Brown
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tunica Trace Pond I?
Tunica Trace Pond I 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 Tunica Trace Pond I?
Tunica Trace Pond I is owned by Daniel Brown (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tunica Trace Pond I built?
Tunica Trace Pond I was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Tunica Trace Pond I?
Tunica Trace Pond I 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 Tunica Trace Pond I?
Tunica Trace Pond I has a dam height of 29 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 Tunica Trace Pond I last inspected?
Tunica Trace Pond I was last inspected on January 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.