Boise Pond
Boise Pond is an earth dam located in Allen Parish, Louisiana, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boise Pond
The primary purpose of Boise Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boise Southern (private). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek near Elizabeth.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Elizabeth |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.87830, -92.79810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boise Southern |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00217 |
| Federal ID | LA00217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |