Youngs Pond dam
Youngs Pond
Youngs Pond, also known as La No Name 106, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in St. Helena, Louisiana. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam structure was completed in 1937 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, recreation, and wildlife preservation. With a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, this 14-acre pond is fed by TR- Taylor Creek and has a drainage area of 0.15 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the pond's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 40 cubic feet per second. The last inspection took place in August 2018, with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years. While the primary purpose of Youngs Pond is for fish and wildlife habitat, its recreational value and contribution to local water resources make it a valuable asset for the community.
Located in Tangipahoa, Louisiana, Youngs Pond provides a vital ecosystem for local flora and fauna, while also serving as a source of water for recreational activities. The dam, constructed with stone core and soil foundation, stands at 23 feet in height and spans 350 feet in length. With its historical significance dating back to the 1930s, Youngs Pond remains a noteworthy landmark in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in preserving natural habitats for future generations to enjoy.
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 Youngs Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tickfaw River At Liverpool | 192 cfs | → |
| Tangipahoa River At Osyka | 235 cfs | → |
| Amite River Near Darlington | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Natalbany River At Baptist | 290 cfs | → |
| Tickfaw River At Holden | 3,180 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown | 1,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Youngs Pond.
Campgrounds
Track Youngs 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 Youngs Pond
Where does the data for Youngs 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 Youngs Pond.