Gladney Pond Dam
Gladney Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gladney Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Gladney Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Aylmer King Gladney, Est (private). It impounds the Tr.-lick Creek near Athens.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Claiborne |
| Nearest City | Athens |
| River/Stream | Tr.-lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.69720, -93.07129 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 353 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Aylmer King Gladney, Est |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00539 |
| Federal ID | LA00539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |