Saddler Pond No 1 is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 423 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Saddler Pond No 1
The primary purpose of Saddler Pond No 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David Poston (private). It impounds the Tributary Boggy Bayou near Spring Ridge.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 423 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 214 square miles.
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 04/15/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Spring Ridge |
| River/Stream | Tributary Boggy Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.31759, -93.99807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 423 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 214 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | David Poston |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00770 |
| Federal ID | LA00770 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |