Thurmans Pond
Thurmans Pond is an earth dam located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Thurmans Pond
The primary purpose of Thurmans Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. (private). It impounds the Tr-talisheek Creek near Talisheek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | St. Tammany |
| Nearest City | Talisheek |
| River/Stream | Tr-talisheek Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.55693, -89.90127 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 553 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00127 |
| Federal ID | LA00127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |