Wright Family Pond
Key Takeaway
Wright Family Pond 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 | 30 ft (taller than 87.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,345 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00635 |
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
Wright Family Properties, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wright Family Pond?
Wright Family 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 Wright Family Pond?
Wright Family Pond is owned by Wright Family Properties, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wright Family Pond built?
Wright Family Pond 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 Wright Family Pond?
Wright Family Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wright Family Pond?
Wright Family Pond has a dam height of 30 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 Wright Family Pond last inspected?
Wright Family Pond was last inspected on October 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.