Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2 dam
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2, located in Tioga, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 1982, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 13 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 16 feet. With a length of 2250 feet and a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock, small fish pond management, and recreational activities in the area.
The dam, situated on TR-Bayou Rigolete, falls under the regulatory authority of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. It has a low hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection conducted in April 2019. The spillway, with a width of 26 feet, is uncontrolled, and the maximum discharge capacity is 75 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan in place.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2 an intriguing structure due to its unique design, purpose, and location in Grant County, Louisiana. As a vital component for managing water resources, enhancing wildlife habitats, and providing recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in ensuring the sustainable use of water for various purposes.
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 Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek At Pollock | 17 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Rochelle | 412 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora | 169 cfs | → |
| Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater | 310 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville | 919 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2.
Track Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2 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 Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2.