Tl James Pond, located in Abita Springs, Louisiana, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by the USDA NRCS.
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This earth dam structure was completed in 1956 and has a height of 10 feet and a length of 4640 feet. With a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a surface area of 26 acres, the pond serves various purposes including fire protection, stock, recreation, and fish and wildlife habitat enhancement. Its drainage area is 0.05 square miles and has a low hazard potential with fair condition assessment.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Tl James Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies. Even though it does not have a spillway, the pond has a maximum discharge capacity of 30 cubic feet per second. The area is also represented by Congressman Steve Scalise and falls under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its age, the pond's risk assessment is categorized as high (2), indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
4640 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ENGLISH BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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|
7520cfs |
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|
280cfs |
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|
547cfs |
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|
117cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
15500cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Robert
|
4840cfs |