Kelly Pond dam
Kelly Pond
Kelly Pond in Louisiana is a private water resource managed for recreation purposes, offering a serene escape for nature enthusiasts. Constructed in 1954, this earth dam structure stands at 17 feet high and spans 489 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Situated in the Jackson County region, the pond is fed by Castor Creek and boasts a surface area of 21 acres, providing ample space for outdoor activities like fishing and boating.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Kelly Pond is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and integrity. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the pond's risk assessment is deemed very high, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. With a controlled spillway width of 168 feet and a maximum discharge of 880 cubic feet per second, the pond is equipped to manage excess water flow and prevent flooding in the surrounding VERON area.
While Kelly Pond's condition assessment is currently not rated, its picturesque setting and recreational offerings make it a popular destination for water and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of Louisiana. As a vital part of the local ecosystem, this man-made reservoir serves as a valuable resource for both wildlife and visitors alike, showcasing the harmonious relationship between humans and nature in this vibrant region.
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 Kelly Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 44 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 25 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake | 233 cfs | → |
| Boeuf River Nr Girard | 147 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Rochelle | 1,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kelly Pond.
Boat launches
- Ebenezer Church Road 106, Jackson Parish
- Boggy Creek Road Jackson Parish
- Heritage Drive 113, West Monroe
- Spillway Road Union Parish
- Farmerville Spillway Landing
- North Spillway Road Union Parish
Track Kelly Pond 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 Kelly Pond
Where does the data for Kelly Pond 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 Kelly Pond.