Burns Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Burns Pond Dam, located in Vienna, Louisiana, was completed in 2020 and serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Designed by Coyle Engineering, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, and a length of 538 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 193.67 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 107.11 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.78 acres. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to ensure its safety and integrity.

Although Burns Pond Dam does not have a federal agency owner or funding, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, with a maximum discharge of 1200 cubic feet per second. The outlet gates consist of Needle gates, and the dam is built on a soil foundation with buttress and stone core types. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a risk level of 3, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

2020

Dam Length

538

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

NONE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.78

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

0.12

Nid Storage

193.67

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Needle - 0

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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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.