B J Andrews Pond
B J Andrews Pond is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About B J Andrews Pond
The primary purpose of B J Andrews Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bbbt Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-cook Creek near Grand Cane.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 655 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 11/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Grand Cane |
| River/Stream | Tr-cook Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.07400, -93.81530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BBBT Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00547 |
| Federal ID | LA00547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |