Jgw Pond
Jgw Pond is an earth dam located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jgw Pond
The primary purpose of Jgw 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 James G. Willis Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-bayou Dorcheat near Doyline.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 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 05/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Doyline |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Dorcheat |
| Coordinates | 32.45830, -93.38530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 772 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | James G. Willis Properties LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00296 |
| Federal ID | LA00296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |