Cliffs Pond
Cliffs Pond is an earth dam located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cliffs Pond
The primary purpose of Cliffs Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clifford M. Fontenot (private). It impounds the Tr-bayou Des Cannes near Eunice.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | St. Landry |
| Nearest City | Eunice |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Des Cannes |
| Coordinates | 30.53300, -92.39700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 173 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Clifford M. Fontenot |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00244 |
| Federal ID | LA00244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |