Kendrick Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kendrick Pond Dam, located in Nine Forks, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Constructed in 1984, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, with a total length of 680 feet. With a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, providing a surface area of 20 acres for recreational activities.

Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Kendrick Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 150 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1275 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2015.

With its strategic location on the TR-Black Lake Bayou stream, Kendrick Pond Dam contributes to the local ecosystem and water resource management. This structure not only provides recreational opportunities for the community but also plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage. With its rich history and continued maintenance efforts, Kendrick Pond Dam remains an important asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Louisiana.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

680

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-BLACK LAKE BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

2

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

18
       
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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.