Iberia Sugar Co-Op dam
Iberia Sugar Co-Op
The Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds, located in Iberia, Louisiana, serve as an essential water management system along the Bayou Teche offstream. Built in 1942, these Earth type dams stand at a height of 13 feet and have a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Despite their low hazard potential, the poor condition assessment in 2012 poses a challenge for maintaining the structural integrity of these ponds.
The primary purpose of the Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds is for sediment retention and water quality management, making them vital for the agricultural activities in the region. The controlled spillway type and the drainage area of 1 square mile further highlight their significance in managing water flow and preventing potential flooding. However, with a very high risk assessment ranking and a lack of recent updates on emergency preparedness measures, there is a pressing need for improved maintenance and risk management strategies.
Given the critical role of these sediment ponds in the local water resource infrastructure, collaboration between the private owners, regulatory agencies like the LA DOTD, and the community is essential to ensure their long-term effectiveness and resilience in the face of climate change challenges. By prioritizing regular inspections, condition assessments, and emergency response planning, the Iberia Sugar Co-Op, INC. Sediment Ponds can continue to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential risks for both the environment and the surrounding communities.
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 Iberia Sugar Co-Op -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Teche At Adeline Bridge Near Jeanerette | 445 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River At Surrey St. At Lafayette | 2,460 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River At Perry | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Charenton Drainage Canal At Baldwin | 7,760 cfs | → |
| Giww At Bayou Sale Ridge Near Franklin | 8,250 cfs | → |
| Wax Lake Outlet At Calumet | 98,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Iberia Sugar Co-Op.
Boat launches
- Spanish Lake Road 125, Iberia Parish
- Weeks Island Road Iberia Parish
- Bayou Benoit Levee Road St. Martin Parish
- Herman Dupis Road 1798, St. Martin Parish
- Henderson Levee Road Henderson
- Cypremort Point, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Vs
Campgrounds
- Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
- Acadiana Park
- Cypremort Point State Park
- Abbeville Rv Park
- Palmetto Island State Park
Fishing spots
Track Iberia Sugar Co-Op 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 Iberia Sugar Co-Op
Where does the data for Iberia Sugar Co-Op 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 Iberia Sugar Co-Op.