Pleasant Valley No 5 dam
Pleasant Valley No 5
Pleasant Valley No 5, also known as Scarborough Creek No 5 or Big Ditch, is a key flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Angie, Louisiana. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 840 feet in length, providing essential protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 390 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.63 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Washington Parish.
Despite its age, Pleasant Valley No 5 is in fair condition with a significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. The dam is state-regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring that it meets all necessary standards for safety and functionality. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with a slide gate outlet for water release, highlighting its importance in mitigating flood risks and protecting the local community. With regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan, Pleasant Valley No 5 remains a vital structure for flood control and water management in the region.
Overall, Pleasant Valley No 5 serves as a testament to the importance of proactive water resource management and climate resilience. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, as well as secondary benefits for fish and wildlife habitat and recreation, this dam exemplifies the vital role that infrastructure plays in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, structures like Pleasant Valley No 5 are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in Washington Parish and beyond.
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 Pleasant Valley No 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 19,600 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 13,900 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 3,110 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 13,700 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown | 1,410 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pleasant Valley No 5.
Track Pleasant Valley No 5 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 Pleasant Valley No 5
Where does the data for Pleasant Valley No 5 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 Significant 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 Pleasant Valley No 5.