Smith Pond
Smith Pond is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Smith Pond
The primary purpose of Smith Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leonard P. Smith (private). It impounds the Trout Creek Offstream near Neale Community.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,948 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Neale Community |
| River/Stream | Trout Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 30.83830, -93.41220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,948 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,948 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 126 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Leonard P. Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00221 |
| Federal ID | LA00221 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |