Webster Machine Works Pond
Key Takeaway
Webster Machine Works Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 19% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2014 |
| NID ID | LA00754 |
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
Webster Machine Works
Private
Nearby Dams
Kendrick Pond Dam
Webster, LA
Low Hazard 16 ftSmith Pond No 3
Webster, LA
Low Hazard 20 ftSmith Pond No 4
Webster, LA
Low Hazard 16 ftAlan Cameron Pond Dam
Webster, LA
Low Hazard 11 ftSouthridge Lake
Webster, LA
Low Hazard 17 ftR P Thomas Pond Dam
Bienville, LA
Low Hazard 15 ftThomas Family Pond
Bienville, LA
Low Hazard 11 ftRd Hinton Dam
Webster, LA
Low Hazard 16 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Webster Machine Works Pond?
Webster Machine Works 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 Webster Machine Works Pond?
Webster Machine Works Pond is owned by Webster Machine Works (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Webster Machine Works Pond built?
Webster Machine Works Pond was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Webster Machine Works Pond?
Webster Machine Works Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Webster Machine Works Pond?
Webster Machine Works 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 Webster Machine Works Pond last inspected?
Webster Machine Works Pond was last inspected on March 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.