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.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 450 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 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 |