Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock And Dam dam
Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock And Dam
Located in Catahoula, Louisiana, the Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock and Dam is a federal structure designed by CEMVK and completed in 1995 by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Spanning the Red River, this gravity dam with a hydraulic height of 54 feet serves multiple purposes including navigation, recreation, and water supply. With a structural height of 110 feet and a length of 691 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 100,000 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 205,000 cubic feet per second.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a single lock measuring 685 feet in length and 84 feet in width. Classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers to manage flood risks and ensure structural integrity. Emergency action plans are in place, and risk management measures are implemented to address potential issues related to dam operations and water release.
As a critical infrastructure along the Red River, the Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock and Dam serves a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With a focus on safety and risk mitigation, the dam showcases the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness in safeguarding against potential hazards and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources 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 Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville | 1,040 cfs | → |
| (Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport | 182,000 cfs | → |
| Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater | 410 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At Pollock | 123 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Nr Woodville | 303 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Rochelle | 980 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock And Dam.
Track Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock And Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock And Dam
Where does the data for Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock And 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 Significant 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.
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