Bayles Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Bayles Pond, located in Union, Louisiana, is a private water resource managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.


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Summary

Built in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 10 feet, providing a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. With a surface area of 20 acres, it serves as a vital source for the surrounding community and is regulated by the state to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite its low hazard potential, Bayles Pond is currently assessed as unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvement. The dam's condition was last evaluated in March 2021, with a risk assessment categorizing it as very high (1). Regular inspections and enforcement by state authorities are in place to address any potential risks and ensure the safety of the structure and the environment around it.

While Bayles Pond primarily serves purposes other than flood control or irrigation, its significance as a water resource in the area cannot be understated. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 425 cubic feet per second, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of structures like Bayles Pond are essential for sustainability and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

526

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TR-BRINY BRIDGE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

12
       
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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.