Litwiller Pond
Litwiller Pond is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Litwiller Pond
The primary purpose of Litwiller Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mitchell Wayne Litwiller (private). It impounds the Tr-cowpen Creek near Carson.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Carson |
| River/Stream | Tr-cowpen Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.79033, -93.31357 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mitchell Wayne Litwiller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00229 |
| Federal ID | LA00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |