Bon Ami Pond
Bon Ami Pond is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bon Ami Pond
The primary purpose of Bon Ami 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 Laura J. Lane (private). It impounds the Tr-beetree Branch.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 03/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| River/Stream | Tr-beetree Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.80472, -93.29119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Laura J. Lane |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00230 |
| Federal ID | LA00230 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |