R P Thomas Pond Dam
R P Thomas Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About R P Thomas Pond Dam
The primary purpose of R P Thomas Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Thomas, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr-black Lake Creek near Gibsland.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 594 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 09/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bienville |
| Nearest City | Gibsland |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.53100, -93.04700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 594 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Thomas, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00533 |
| Federal ID | LA00533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |