La Tech Farm Pond
La Tech Farm Pond is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About La Tech Farm Pond
The primary purpose of La Tech Farm 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 La Tech University (state). It impounds the Shepherd Creek near Ruston.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 03/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Ruston |
| River/Stream | Shepherd Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50780, -92.64940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LA Tech University |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00342 |
| Federal ID | LA00342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |