Raceland Sugar Pond

Louisiana — Lafourche County — Tr-Godchaux Canal

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyLafourche
RiverTr-Godchaux Canal
Coordinates29.73000, -90.57900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length7,575 ft
NID Storage459 acre-ft
Max Storage459 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRaceland Raw Sugar Corp.
Other NamePond #3 Mud Settling

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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