Honey Brake Unit 9
Honey Brake Unit 9 is an earth dam located in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, built in 2022. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Honey Brake Unit 9
The primary purpose of Honey Brake Unit 9 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ronald Johnson Estate (federal).
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 8,158 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Completed in 2022, 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 03/07/2025.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Catahoula |
| Nearest City | Larto |
| Coordinates | 31.40586, -91.94252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,158 ft |
| Year Completed | 2022 (4 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ronald Johnson Estate |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00813 |
| Federal ID | LA00813 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |