William J. Cole Pond
William J. Cole Pond is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About William J. Cole Pond
The primary purpose of William J. Cole 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 William Jefferson Cole (private). It impounds the Tr-cook Creek near Grand Cane.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 785 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 413 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 05/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Grand Cane |
| River/Stream | Tr-cook Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.12700, -93.81000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 785 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 413 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 413 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,980 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | William Jefferson Cole |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00310 |
| Federal ID | LA00310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |