Golson Pond a is an earth dam located in Red River Parish, Louisiana, built in 2010. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 1,350 ft long. 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 Golson Pond a
The primary purpose of Golson Pond a 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 Ll Golson, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Hall Summit.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2010, 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 05/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Red River |
| Nearest City | Hall Summit |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.18782, -93.31843 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,718 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ll Golson, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00782 |
| Federal ID | LA00782 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |