Tuppen Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Tuppen Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00567 |
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
Charles Tuppen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tuppen Pond Dam?
Tuppen Pond Dam 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 Tuppen Pond Dam?
Tuppen Pond Dam is owned by Charles Tuppen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tuppen Pond Dam built?
Tuppen Pond Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Tuppen Pond Dam?
Tuppen Pond Dam 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 Tuppen Pond Dam?
Tuppen Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Tuppen Pond Dam last inspected?
Tuppen Pond Dam was last inspected on November 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.