Brinkman Pond
Brinkman Pond is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Brinkman Pond
The primary purpose of Brinkman Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by 3 Owners: 1. Chad A. Herbert, 2. Travis J. Thompson, 3. Philip Mlynarski (private). It impounds the Cowpen Creek Tributary near Carson.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 732 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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 03/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Carson |
| River/Stream | Cowpen Creek Tributary |
| Coordinates | 30.80345, -93.32698 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 732 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 307 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | 3 Owners: 1. Chad A. Herbert, 2. Travis J. Thompson, 3. Philip Mlynarski |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00227 |
| Federal ID | LA00227 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |