City Of Hammond Pond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
City of Hammond Pond, located in Hammond, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam structure built in 1965 by the City of Hammond.
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Summary
This dam, nestled along the TR-East Ponchatoula Creek, serves multiple purposes and has a low hazard potential. With a dam height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, this structure helps manage water resources in the area and has a normal storage capacity of 140 acre-feet.
The City of Hammond Pond is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) and undergoes regular state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes to ensure its safety and integrity. While the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the risk assessment categorizes it as having a very high risk level. The dam features a controlled spillway and is designed with buttress and stone core types, making it a crucial piece of infrastructure for water management in Tangipahoa County.
Despite its age, the City of Hammond Pond continues to play a vital role in water resource management in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will be intrigued by the dam's history, design features, and its impact on the surrounding environment, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for both water supply and flood control purposes.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
4895 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST PONCHATOULA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tangipahoa River At Robert
|
4840cfs |
Natalbany River At Baptist
|
277cfs |
Tickfaw River At Holden
|
1640cfs |
Tchefuncta River Near Folsom
|
280cfs |
Amite River At Port Vincent
|
9800cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
1870cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
City Of Hammond Pond