Simon Pearson Pond No 7, located in Union, Louisiana, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by USDA NRCS with a dam height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 27 feet.
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Completed in the year 2000, this earth dam structure has a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation. The pond covers an area of 14 acres and has a drainage area of 0.34 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 411 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the LA DOTD, Simon Pearson Pond No 7 boasts an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet and is categorized as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. The dam structure undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2019. Despite moderate risk assessment, the pond does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan in place. Overall, Simon Pearson Pond No 7 provides a valuable water resource for the local community while also serving as a habitat for diverse wildlife species in the area.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-VILLAGE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.34 |
Nid Storage |
124 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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127cfs |
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80cfs |
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34cfs |
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|
163cfs |
Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake
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462cfs |
Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman
|
2cfs |
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South Shore Campground and Day Use Area
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