Powell Farm Partners Pond
Powell Farm Partners Pond is an earth dam located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Powell Farm Partners Pond
The primary purpose of Powell Farm Partners Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Powell Farm Partners (private). It impounds the Bayou West Fork.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 4,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 223 acre-feet. Completed in 2011, 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 03/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Calcasieu |
| River/Stream | Bayou West Fork |
| Coordinates | 30.23000, -93.06110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 979 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Powell Farm Partners |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00612 |
| Federal ID | LA00612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |