Advance Country Club Dam dam
Advance Country Club Dam
Located in the picturesque city of Lakefield in Louisiana, the Advance Country Club Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. This private dam, regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, serves as a vital recreational source for the local community. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 860 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 648 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 32.4 acres.
The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering locals and visitors alike a serene oasis for leisure activities. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and longevity. The dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 160 feet and is surrounded by the tranquil waters of TR-Coulee Creek, creating a harmonious blend of nature and human intervention. With its moderate risk assessment rating, the Advance Country Club Dam stands as a model of responsible water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts marvel at the Advance Country Club Dam's architectural design and environmental impact, it serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and natural ecosystems. The dam's association with recreation highlights the importance of sustainable infrastructure that not only meets human needs but also respects the surrounding environment. With its commitment to regular inspections and maintenance, the dam sets a high standard for other structures in the region, ensuring the safety and well-being of all those who benefit from its presence. In a world where water resources are increasingly under threat from climate change, the Advance Country Club Dam stands as a beacon of hope and resilience for future generations to come.
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 Advance Country Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 296 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Bayou Pierre Near Lake End | 58 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Rochelle | 412 cfs | → |
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 246 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 242 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Advance Country Club Dam.
Track Advance Country Club 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 Advance Country Club Dam
Where does the data for Advance Country Club 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 Advance Country Club Dam.