South Yates Pond Dam
South Yates Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Washington Parish, Louisiana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About South Yates Pond Dam
The primary purpose of South Yates Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Gary Inglish 2006 Childrens Trust And Deborah Senter (private). It impounds the Tr-catca Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Tr-catca Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.73471, -90.25170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Gary Inglish 2006 Childrens Trust and Deborah Senter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00614 |
| Federal ID | LA00614 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |