Tl James Pond No 3
Tl James Pond No 3 is an earth dam located in Union Parish, Louisiana, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tl James Pond No 3
The primary purpose of Tl James Pond No 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Louisiana Purchase Council (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Downsville.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 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 05/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Downsville |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 32.62328, -92.35880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 424 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Louisiana Purchase Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00779 |
| Federal ID | LA00779 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |