Atley Donald Pond No 2 dam
Atley Donald Pond No 2
Atley Donald Pond No 2 in Downsville, 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 1979, this earth dam structure stands at 26 feet high and spans 440 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.16 square miles. The pond serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife habitat, and recreation, making it a valuable resource for the local community.
Despite its low hazard potential, Atley Donald Pond No 2 is in poor condition and last inspected in March 2018, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While it lacks emergency action plans and updated contact information, the pond remains a critical component of the local ecosystem and water resource management. With its uncontrolled spillway, the pond has a maximum discharge capacity of 727 cubic feet per second and serves as a vital habitat for various aquatic species. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the maintenance and sustainability of Atley Donald Pond No 2 is essential for both wildlife conservation and community resilience in Lincoln County, 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 Atley Donald Pond No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 257 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake | 5,570 cfs | → |
| Boeuf River Nr Girard | 205 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 243 cfs | → |
| Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman | 2 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Atley Donald Pond No 2.
Boat launches
- Spillway Road Union Parish
- Farmerville Spillway Landing
- North Spillway Road Union Parish
- Mega Ramp Road Farmerville
- Golson Lane Farmerville
- South Main Street Farmerville
Campgrounds
- Lincoln Parish Park
- Lake Darbonne State Park
- Group Camp
- Jimmie Davis State Park
- North Boat Launch
- North Shore Primitive Campground And Day Use Area
Fishing spots
Track Atley Donald Pond No 2 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 Atley Donald Pond No 2
Where does the data for Atley Donald Pond 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 Atley Donald Pond No 2.