Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam, located in Coushatta, Louisiana, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
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The dam, built by the Almond Brothers Lumber Company, serves primarily for recreational purposes along a tributary to Bayou Pierre. Standing at a height of 16 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, the earth dam spans 720 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 380 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk and is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 15 feet, and the dam has a surface area of 26 acres within a drainage area of 2.8 square miles. The structure, completed at an unknown date, remains a key feature for recreational activities in the area and is an important resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates interested in the management of water resources in Louisiana.
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB TO BAYOU PIERRE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
380 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Red Chute Bayou At Sligo
|
55cfs |
Cypress Bayou Near Keithville
|
11cfs |
Bayou San Patricio Near Benson
|
29cfs |
Bayou Pierre Near Lake End
|
323cfs |
Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley
|
6cfs |
Saline Bayou Near Lucky
|
81cfs |