Hanchey Pond Dam is an earth dam located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 550 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hanchey Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hanchey Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dana Hanchey (private). It impounds the Tr - Judas Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, 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 10/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | West Feliciana |
| River/Stream | Tr - Judas Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.99083, -91.49900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dana Hanchey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00727 |
| Federal ID | LA00727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |