Atley Donald Pond No 1
Atley Donald Pond No 1 is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Atley Donald Pond No 1
The primary purpose of Atley Donald Pond No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Betty Cb Donald (private). It impounds the Tr-cypress Creek near Downsville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 03/04/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Downsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60970, -92.45920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,706 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Betty Cb Donald |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00262 |
| Federal ID | LA00262 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |