Thomas Family Pond
Thomas Family Pond is an earth dam located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Thomas Family Pond
The primary purpose of Thomas Family Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Jim Thomas Et Al. (private). It impounds the Tr- Brushy Creek near Sailes (unaffected).
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 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 02/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bienville |
| Nearest City | Sailes (unaffected) |
| River/Stream | Tr- Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45282, -93.08620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 848 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Jim Thomas et al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00667 |
| Federal ID | LA00667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |