Conway Farrel Pond dam
Conway Farrel Pond
Conway Farrel Pond, located in St. Tammany, Louisiana, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Completed in 1996, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 34 feet. With a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, this pond serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation.
The dam boasts a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 353 cubic feet per second, ensuring proper water flow management. Inspected every 5 years, Conway Farrel Pond has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition, meeting safety guidelines. With a moderate risk assessment rating, this pond plays a vital role in supporting local wildlife and recreational activities in the area while contributing to water resource management efforts in the region.
Overall, Conway Farrel Pond serves as a valuable asset for the community, providing essential water storage and habitat for various species. With its well-maintained infrastructure and regulatory oversight, this pond stands as a model for sustainable water resource management practices in Louisiana. Its strategic location and design make it a key player in mitigating climate impacts and ensuring the preservation of natural ecosystems for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
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 Conway Farrel Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 2,860 cfs | → |
| Tchefuncta River Near Folsom | 86 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Near Bogalusa | 11,800 cfs | → |
| West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill | 975 cfs | → |
| Tangipahoa River At Robert | 1,050 cfs | → |
| East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar | 1,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Conway Farrel Pond.
Boat launches
- East Independence Street 798, Covington
- Walkiah Bluff Road 521, Pearl River County
- Water Street Covington
- Burnt Bridge Road Pearl River County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Main Street 2239, Madisonville
Track Conway Farrel 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 Conway Farrel Pond
Where does the data for Conway Farrel 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 Conway Farrel Pond.