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Amrose Pond Dam, located in Webster, Louisiana, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. This earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, it impounds water from the TR-BRUSHY CREEK, covering a surface area of 13 acres.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in September 2020. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 45 feet, and the dam is designed with buttress and stone cores on a soil foundation. Its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, although specific risk management measures are not specified in the available data.
D.G. Amrose Pond Dam plays a crucial role in the local community of COUCHWOOD, providing recreational opportunities and water storage for the surrounding area. Its structural integrity and maintenance are essential for ensuring the safety of downstream areas and preserving the ecological balance of the TR-BRUSHY CREEK watershed.
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
1.02 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill
|
205cfs |
Red Chute Bayou At Sligo
|
55cfs |
Red River At Spring Bank
|
7140cfs |
Cypress Bayou Near Keithville
|
11cfs |
Saline Bayou Near Lucky
|
81cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack
|
538cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
South Abutment East
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Turtle Slide
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Ivan Lake
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Upper Caney Campground
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