Simmons Pond
Simmons Pond is an earth dam located in Washington Parish, Louisiana, built in 1955. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Simmons Pond
The primary purpose of Simmons Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ned Simmons (private). It impounds the Tr-silver Creek near Simmons Community.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/18/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Simmons Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.99000, -90.26800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ned Simmons |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00115 |
| Federal ID | LA00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |