Jack Anderson Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Jack Anderson Pond, located in Kurthwood Community, Louisiana, is a privately owned water supply reservoir constructed in 1932 by designer Jack Anderson.


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Summary

The earth dam, standing at 9 feet high with a hydraulic height of 7 feet, serves the primary purpose of providing water storage for the area. With a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet, the pond covers a surface area of 5 acres and has a drainage area of 1 square mile.

The dam, made of earth with buttress and stone core types, spans 700 feet in length and features an uncontrolled spillway 20 feet wide. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the pond undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. With a maximum discharge capacity of 188 cubic feet per second, Jack Anderson Pond plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region and contributes to the overall climate resilience of the area.

Year Completed

1932

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

TR-BAYGALL BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

7

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

120

Structural Height

9

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

9
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.