Wayne Greene Pond

Brushy Bayou· Webster, Louisiana· Built 1977· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wayne Greene Pond 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 12 ft (taller than 19% in LA)
Dam Length563 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge735 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDLA00383

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: September 30, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Delores Festervan

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wayne Greene Pond?

Wayne Greene 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 Wayne Greene Pond?

Wayne Greene Pond is owned by Delores Festervan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wayne Greene Pond built?

Wayne Greene Pond 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 Wayne Greene Pond?

Wayne Greene 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 Wayne Greene Pond?

Wayne Greene Pond has a dam height of 12 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 Wayne Greene Pond last inspected?

Wayne Greene Pond was last inspected on September 30, 2020. 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.