Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond dam
Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond
The Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond, also known as the App Holding Pond, is a crucial water supply infrastructure located in Acadia, Louisiana. Owned by a public utility, this facility was completed in 2004 and serves the primary purpose of water supply. Situated along Bayou Mallet, this Earth dam structure stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 4700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet.
With a surface area of 32.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.24 square miles, the Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond plays a vital role in water management and conservation in the region. The dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition, with inspections conducted regularly. In the event of an emergency, the facility has uncontrolled outlet gates and a controlled spillway to manage water discharge.
The Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond is a key component of the water infrastructure in Acadia County, Louisiana, ensuring a stable and reliable water supply for the community. This facility, regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, highlights the importance of proper maintenance and management of water resources to address the challenges posed by climate change and increasing water demand in the region.
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 Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Des Cannes Nr Eunice | 39 cfs | → |
| Bayou Nezpique Near Basile | 222 cfs | → |
| Mermentau River At Mermentau | 252 cfs | → |
| Bayou Courtableau At Washington | 879 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Near Oberlin | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River At Surrey St. At Lafayette | 1,220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond.
Track Acadia Power Partners Holding 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 Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond
Where does the data for Acadia Power Partners Holding 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 High 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 Acadia Power Partners Holding Pond.