Lawrence Family Pond
Lawrence Family Pond is an earth dam located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lawrence Family Pond
The primary purpose of Lawrence Family Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ferne Lawrence (private). It impounds the Tributary Prairie Bayou near Doyline.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Webster |
| Nearest City | Doyline |
| River/Stream | Tributary Prairie Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.47821, -93.42034 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ferne Lawrence |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00668 |
| Federal ID | LA00668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |