Youngs Pond
Youngs Pond is an earth dam located in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Youngs Pond
The primary purpose of Youngs Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H D. Young (private). It impounds the Tr- Taylor Creek near Tangipahoa.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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. 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 01/31/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | St. Helena |
| Nearest City | Tangipahoa |
| River/Stream | Tr- Taylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.89144, -90.59798 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H D. Young |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00106 |
| Federal ID | LA00106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |