Wiggins Bayou Pond dam
Wiggins Bayou Pond
Wiggins Bayou Pond, located in Rapides, Louisiana, is a private fish and wildlife pond that serves as a recreational area for local enthusiasts. Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 6 feet, with a total length of 3640 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 138 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 23 acres for outdoor activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Wiggins Bayou Pond is rated as fair, with the last inspection conducted in March 2017. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 6 feet, and there are currently no outlet gates associated with the structure. The risk assessment for the pond is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, although specific risk management measures have not been detailed in the data. Overall, Wiggins Bayou Pond presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of this private fish and wildlife sanctuary in Louisiana.
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 Wiggins Bayou Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater | 410 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At Pollock | 123 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora | 290 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Rochelle | 980 cfs | → |
| (Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport | 182,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wiggins Bayou Pond.
Track Wiggins Bayou Pond 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 Wiggins Bayou Pond
Where does the data for Wiggins Bayou Pond 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 Wiggins Bayou Pond.