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