Lauperouse dam
Lauperouse
Lauperouse is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Daphne, Alabama, within Baldwin County. Built in 1957 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 19 feet high and stretches 650 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Lauperouse is to provide habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as recreational opportunities for visitors.
The dam is situated on TR-Bay Minette Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lauperouse has not been rated for its condition assessment. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge rate of 127 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is important to note that it does not meet the guidelines for an Emergency Action Plan according to available data.
Overall, Lauperouse serves as an important water resource for the local community, providing not only ecological benefits but also recreational enjoyment. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to monitor and maintain structures like Lauperouse to ensure their safety and effectiveness in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lauperouse -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fish River Near Silver Hill Al | 109 cfs | → |
| Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al | 357 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 776 cfs | → |
| Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley | 24 cfs | → |
| Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes | 15 cfs | → |
| Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lauperouse.
Boat launches
- Spanish Fort
- Battleship Parkway 1675, Spanish Fort
- Battleship Parkway 1267-1989, Spanish Fort
- Cliffs Landing Road 7635, Bay Minette
- Coast Guard Wharf Mobile
- Ruben Avenue 498, Saraland
Campgrounds
- Blakeley State Park
- Meaher State Park
- Mobile County Marina
- Chickasabogue Park
- Jug Lake Platform
- Two Rivers Point Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
- The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
Track Lauperouse in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lauperouse
Where does the data for Lauperouse come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lauperouse.