Lula Lane Pond is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 2020. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 2,140 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Lula Lane Pond
The primary purpose of Lula Lane Pond 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 Lula 53 LLC (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Union Springs.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 2,140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2020, 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 02/20/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Union Springs |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.87728, -93.77616 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,140 ft |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lula 53 LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00821 |
| Federal ID | LA00821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |