Gladney Pond Dam dam
Gladney Pond Dam
Gladney Pond Dam, located in Claiborne, Louisiana, is a private earth dam primarily used for fish and wildlife conservation. Standing at a height of 18 feet and stretching 630 feet in length, this dam holds a storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, making it an essential resource for maintaining the ecosystem in the area. Despite its crucial role in supporting local wildlife, the dam is in poor condition as of the last inspection in September 2017, with a low hazard potential but a high risk assessment rating of 2.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Gladney Pond Dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, posing potential safety concerns in the event of heavy rainfall or flooding. With a history of modification unknown, the dam's inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and wildlife. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining infrastructure like Gladney Pond Dam becomes increasingly critical for preserving the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Gladney Pond Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental conservation. As efforts to mitigate climate change and protect water resources intensify, it is crucial to prioritize the maintenance and improvement of dams like Gladney Pond to ensure their continued functionality and safety for both wildlife and surrounding communities. Through proactive management and regular inspections, we can work towards enhancing the resilience of such structures in the face of a changing climate.
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 Gladney Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 58 cfs | → |
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 31 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 77 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 293 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 37 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gladney Pond Dam.
Track Gladney 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 Gladney Pond Dam
Where does the data for Gladney 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 Gladney Pond Dam.