Honey Brake Unit 1
Honey Brake Unit 1 is an earth dam located in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, built in 2022. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Honey Brake Unit 1
The primary purpose of Honey Brake Unit 1 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 Usda/nrcs Louisiana (federal). It impounds the None near Larto.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2022, the structure is relatively new.
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 03/07/2025.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Catahoula |
| Nearest City | Larto |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 31.44191, -91.93425 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2022 (4 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 121 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA/NRCS Louisiana |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00810 |
| Federal ID | LA00810 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |