John M. Robinson Pond Dam dam
John M. Robinson Pond Dam
John M. Robinson Pond Dam, also known as Jack Beard Pond, is a privately owned structure located in Port Boliver, Louisiana. Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fish and wildlife habitat, fire protection, and recreational activities. With a structural height of 17 feet and a length of 550 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 reported poor conditions, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential improvements. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 274 cubic feet per second.
Even though the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place as of the last update in 2017. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and management of this unique fish and wildlife pond should be aware of the current condition of the dam and the potential risks associated with its operation. Further monitoring and evaluation of the dam's structural integrity are essential to ensure the safety of both the environment and surrounding communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around John M. Robinson Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 259 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 109 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 67 cfs | → |
| Bayou Pierre Near Lake End | 26 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 14 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near John M. Robinson Pond Dam.
Track John M. Robinson Pond Dam 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 John M. Robinson Pond Dam
Where does the data for John M. Robinson Pond Dam 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 John M. Robinson Pond Dam.