Whitney Boggs Pond
Key Takeaway
Whitney Boggs Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 27.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00552 |
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
Cush Family Holdings LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whitney Boggs Pond?
Whitney Boggs 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 Whitney Boggs Pond?
Whitney Boggs Pond is owned by Cush Family Holdings LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitney Boggs Pond built?
Whitney Boggs Pond was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Whitney Boggs Pond?
Whitney Boggs Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whitney Boggs Pond?
Whitney Boggs Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Whitney Boggs Pond last inspected?
Whitney Boggs Pond was last inspected on October 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.