Main-Oakes Pond dam
Main-Oakes Pond
Main-Oakes Pond, located in Claiborne, Louisiana, is a privately owned recreational water resource regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at 12 feet high with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and covers an area of 8.7 acres. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and is situated along an unnamed creek, providing a serene environment for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently rated as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in July 2018. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with no locks present, and the outlet gates consist of needle valves. The risk assessment for Main-Oakes Pond is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, but no specific risk management measures are noted in the data. With a drainage area of 161 square miles and a maximum discharge of 300 cubic feet per second, the pond offers a unique blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities for visitors to explore and appreciate.
Given its historical significance and scenic surroundings, Main-Oakes Pond presents a promising destination for those interested in water resource management and climate-related activities in Louisiana. While the dam's current condition may warrant attention, its potential for outdoor enjoyment and ecological exploration makes it a valuable site for enthusiasts seeking to engage with the intersection of water resources and climate dynamics in a real-world setting.
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 Main-Oakes Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 42 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 15 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 19 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 1,930 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 266 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 266 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Main-Oakes Pond.
Track Main-Oakes 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 Main-Oakes Pond
Where does the data for Main-Oakes 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 Main-Oakes Pond.