Manuel Pond Wwtp dam
Manuel Pond Wwtp
Manuel Pond Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Kinder, Louisiana, is a crucial facility owned and operated by the local government. This plant plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area, as it is responsible for treating wastewater from the surrounding community before discharging it into Kinder Ditch. Designed by F.J. Sullivan and completed in 1957, this Earth-type dam has a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, ensuring the proper control and management of water flow in the region.
Despite its important function, Manuel Pond Wwtp has been assessed as being in poor condition, with a very high risk level according to the latest inspection in 2012. The plant's hazard potential is classified as low, but the overall risk assessment indicates a need for immediate attention and potential upgrades to improve its operational efficiency and safety. With a controlled spillway and vertical lift outlet gates, the plant is equipped to handle maximum discharges and emergency situations, but further risk management measures may be necessary to address the identified vulnerabilities.
Given its critical role in water treatment and resource management, Manuel Pond Wwtp serves as a key infrastructure component in Allen, Louisiana. As a state-regulated facility under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, it is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure compliance with state regulations. The plant's location, design, and operational features make it a significant asset for the community, but ongoing maintenance and improvements will be essential to enhance its performance and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing water management challenges.
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 Manuel Pond Wwtp -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu River Near Kinder | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Bayou Nezpique Near Basile | 127 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Near Oberlin | 741 cfs | → |
| Whiskey Chitto Creek Near Oberlin | 413 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Cannes Nr Eunice | 327 cfs | → |
| Mermentau River At Mermentau | 252 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Manuel Pond Wwtp.
Boat launches
- Charles Breaux Road Calcasieu Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Rossignol Road 6899, Calcasieu Parish
- Gahagan Lane Calcasieu Parish
- Seal Valley Lane Calcasieu Parish
- Miller Avenue 1800, Calcasieu Parish
Track Manuel Pond Wwtp in the Snoflo app
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About Manuel Pond Wwtp
Where does the data for Manuel Pond Wwtp 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 Manuel Pond Wwtp.