Guillory Pond Dam, located in Acadia, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure completed in 1979 primarily for recreational purposes.
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This earth dam, standing at 10 feet tall with a stone core, spans 2530 feet and has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Bayou Des Cannes, the dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of November 2018.
Despite being privately owned, Guillory Pond Dam falls under the regulatory authority of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment indicate moderate risk, although specific risk management measures and inundation maps are not currently in place. With a slight distance from any city, this dam serves as a key component for recreational activities in the area and underscores the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a sustainable manner, especially in the context of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
2530 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAYOU DES CANNES |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
Bayou Des Cannes Nr Eunice
|
3cfs |
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
|
76cfs |
Mermentau River At Mermentau
|
255cfs |
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
|
91cfs |
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
|
604cfs |
Bayou Courtableau At Washington
|
260cfs |