A. N. James Pond
A. N. James Pond is an earth dam located in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About A. N. James Pond
The primary purpose of A. N. James Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rube Bates (private). It impounds the Tr-black Bayou near Kelly.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 199 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 04/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caldwell |
| Nearest City | Kelly |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.96177, -92.16913 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 617 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rube Bates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00509 |
| Federal ID | LA00509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |