Calhoun Pond Dam
Calhoun Pond Dam is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Calhoun Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Calhoun Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J Calhoun One, Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary - Siphorien Bayou near Carmel.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 403 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Carmel |
| River/Stream | Tributary - Siphorien Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.07532, -93.66160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 403 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 403 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 224 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J Calhoun One, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00643 |
| Federal ID | LA00643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |