Young Family Pond
Key Takeaway
Young Family Pond is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 41% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00660 |
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
Longleaf Investments and J and L Family
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Young Family Pond?
Young 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 Young Family Pond?
Young Family Pond is owned by Longleaf Investments and J and L Family (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Young Family Pond built?
Young Family Pond was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Young Family Pond?
Young Family Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Young Family Pond?
Young Family Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Young Family Pond last inspected?
Young Family Pond was last inspected on March 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.