Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 is an earth dam located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Capdeboscq Pond No. 2
The primary purpose of Capdeboscq Pond No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Capdeboscq (private). It impounds the Tr-little Chappepeela Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Tangipahoa |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Chappepeela Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.68970, -90.37146 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 505 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard Capdeboscq |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00606 |
| Federal ID | LA00606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |