Oneal Pond
Oneal Pond is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oneal Pond
The primary purpose of Oneal Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Oneal Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-caddo Lake near Oil City.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 09/25/2020.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Oil City |
| River/Stream | Tr-caddo Lake |
| Coordinates | 32.72100, -93.92500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George Oneal Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00500 |
| Federal ID | LA00500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |