Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond
Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond is an earth dam located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, built in 2004. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond
The primary purpose of Acadia Power Partners Holding 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 Cleco Power Llc;entergy La, Llc (public utility). It impounds the Bayou Mallet near Rork.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 4,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Louisiana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Acadia |
| Nearest City | Rork |
| River/Stream | Bayou Mallet |
| Coordinates | 30.43837, -92.41206 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cleco Power LLC;Entergy LA, LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00394 |
| Federal ID | LA00394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |