Louisiana Tech Irrigation Pond
Louisiana Tech Irrigation Pond is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Louisiana Tech Irrigation Pond
The primary purpose of Louisiana Tech Irrigation Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Louisiana Tech University (state).
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 197 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Ruston |
| Coordinates | 32.53596, -92.66056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 197 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Louisiana Tech University |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00591 |
| Federal ID | LA00591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |