Bon Ami Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Bon Ami Pond, located in Beauregard, Louisiana, is a private water supply dam built by Bon Ami Mills in 1900.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a capacity to store 70 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 5.6 acres and is fed by the TR-BEETREE BRANCH stream. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition as of the last inspection in September 2018.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 22 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 380 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment for Bon Ami Pond is moderate, with a score of 3, there are currently no emergency action plans in place. The dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition of structures like Bon Ami Pond to ensure their safety and sustainability for the future.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

2300

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

TR-BEETREE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.6

Hydraulic Height

6

Nid Storage

70

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.