Wiggins Bayou Pond
Wiggins Bayou Pond is an earth dam located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wiggins Bayou Pond
The primary purpose of Wiggins Bayou Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Robert E. And Karen D. Smith (private). It impounds the Wiggins Bayou near Kolin.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 3,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 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 02/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| Nearest City | Kolin |
| River/Stream | Wiggins Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.25226, -92.30665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 51 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Robert E. and Karen D. Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00669 |
| Federal ID | LA00669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |