Tremont Pond is an earth dam located in Winn Parish, Louisiana, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 2,800 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tremont Pond
The primary purpose of Tremont 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 West Fraser, Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-brushy Creek near Joyce.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. 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 03/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Winn |
| Nearest City | Joyce |
| River/Stream | Tr-brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.95321, -92.57999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | West Fraser, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00255 |
| Federal ID | LA00255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |