Dams in Union Parish, Louisiana
15Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Union Parish, Louisiana
Union Parish has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Union Parish is 52 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Bayou Darbonne Dam And Reservoir at 54 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Darbonne Dam And Reservoir | High | Fair | 54 | Water Supply | 1961 |
| Tl James Pond No 2 | Significant | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Geisler Pond | Low | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1984 |
| Simon Pearson Pond No 7 | Low | Fair | 21 | Recreation | 2000 |
| Francis Creek Lake | Low | 20 | Recreation | 1959 | |
| Ouchley Pond | Low | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Tl James Pond No 3 | Low | Fair | 19 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Robert Mears Dam | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1987 |
| Betty Taylor Dam | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Fantasia Fish Farm Pond | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Terral Pond | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Lejeune Pond | Low | Poor | 16 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Lindsey Pond | Low | Fair | 14 | Recreation | 1955 |
| William Sensley Dam | Low | Fair | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1990 |
| Bayles Pond | Low | Unsatisfactory | 14 | Other | 1967 |