Reed Franklin Dam dam
Reed Franklin Dam
Reed Franklin Dam, located in Goldonna, Louisiana, serves as a vital recreational resource along the TR-MALAUDUS CREEK. This privately owned earth dam stands at 9.5 feet high with a structural height of 12 feet and a length of 1080 feet. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 22.5 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of activities.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Reed Franklin Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment. Despite the moderate risk associated with the dam, emergency action plans are yet to be prepared as of the last inspection date in July 2019. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 80 feet, can handle a maximum discharge of 1050 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure in case of flooding events.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Reed Franklin Dam not only for its recreational offerings but also for its role in water management in Natchitoches, Louisiana. With state-regulated permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam serves as a valuable asset for both the community and the environment. As efforts continue to assess and address any potential risks, the dam stands as a testament to responsible water infrastructure development and management 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 Reed Franklin 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 | → |
| Big Creek At Pollock | 17 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reed Franklin Dam.
Boat launches
- Natchitoches Parish
- Parish Road Natchitoches Parish
- Ebenezer Church Road 106, Jackson Parish
- Boggy Creek Road Jackson Parish
Track Reed Franklin 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 Reed Franklin Dam
Where does the data for Reed Franklin 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 Reed Franklin Dam.