Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 dam
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2, also known as Deep Lake, is a privately owned structure located in West Feliciana, Louisiana. This earthen dam, with a height of 21 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, serves primarily for recreation purposes. It stands on the TR - West Fork Thompson Creek and has a normal storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet.
The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 60 feet, and it has a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of December 2018. While the dam has no outlet gates, it covers a surface area of 9.2 acres and has a drainage area of 0.15 square miles. The structure has been inspected every five years, with the last assessment conducted in December 2018. Overall, Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 presents a moderate risk level (3) that may require specific risk management measures in the future to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 will find this dam to be a significant recreational feature in Louisiana with its unique design and purpose. The dam's location on the West Fork Thompson Creek adds to its natural charm, while its relatively low hazard potential and fair condition assessment provide reassurance of its current stability. With the possibility of future risk management measures and regular inspections, this dam continues to serve as a valuable asset for both recreation and water management 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River Nr Woodville | 127 cfs | → |
| Comite River Near Olive Branch | 65 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Rosetta | 3,720 cfs | → |
| (Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport | 238,000 cfs | → |
| Amite River Near Darlington | 739 cfs | → |
| Comite River Near Comite | 219 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2
Where does the data for Woodlawn Plantation 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 Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2.