Hillcrest Pond dam
Hillcrest Pond
Hillcrest Pond in Abita Springs, Louisiana, is a privately-owned recreational water resource located along the TR-English Branch river or stream. The dam, completed in 1964, stands at a height of 10 feet and provides a storage capacity of 253 acre-feet. This earth dam with buttress and stone core types spans 1770 feet and covers a surface area of 60 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor, indicating the need for maintenance and improvements. The inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2017. While the risk assessment is moderate, with a rating of 3, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place at this time. Overall, Hillcrest Pond presents both recreational opportunities and challenges in terms of ensuring its continued safety and functionality for visitors and the surrounding community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Hillcrest Pond can appreciate its historical significance as a recreational site in St. Tammany County, Louisiana. The pond's proximity to the TR-English Branch river adds to its appeal, providing a serene backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature. With its moderate risk assessment and poor condition rating, there is a clear opportunity for stakeholders to invest in the maintenance and improvement of this cherished water resource, ensuring its long-term sustainability 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 Hillcrest Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 2,860 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 975 cfs | → |
| Tchefuncta River Near Folsom | 86 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 11,800 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Tangipahoa River At Robert | 1,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hillcrest Pond.
Boat launches
- East Independence Street 798, Covington
- Water Street Covington
- Walkiah Bluff Road 521, Pearl River County
- Burnt Bridge Road Pearl River County
- Bayou Lacombe Boat Launch
- St. Tammany Parish
Track Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Pond
Where does the data for Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Pond.