Corney dam
Corney
Corney is a captivating water resource in Louisiana, specifically located in Claiborne County near the city of Farmerville. This federal-owned structure, designed by USDA NRCS, serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, emphasizing its primary purpose for conservation and recreational activities. Constructed in 1937, Corney boasts an impressive dam height of 22 feet, with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, showcasing its engineering excellence.
With a storage capacity of 7,586 acre-feet and a surface area of 2,350 acres, Corney plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam, primarily made of earth and stone core types with a soil foundation, spans 2,800 feet in length and features a controlled spillway with a width of 680 feet. Despite its low hazard potential and the lack of a formal condition assessment, Corney remains a vital asset for wildlife preservation and water recreation activities, drawing enthusiasts and researchers alike to its tranquil surroundings.
While last inspected in 2011, Corney continues to stand as a testament to sustainable water management practices, particularly in the face of climate change challenges. Its strategic location along Corney Bayou, within the Vicksburg District of the USACE, underscores its significance in the broader ecosystem. As we navigate the complexities of water resource management, Corney serves as a beacon of resilience and serves as a model for future conservation efforts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Corney -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 257 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 165 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 65 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 243 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Corney.
Boat launches
- Simmon Hole Road Union Parish
- Hog Pen Road Union Parish
- State Park Ranger Road Union Parish
- Dogwood Lane Union Parish
- State Route 2 Farmerville
Campgrounds
- North Shore Primitive Campground And Day Use Area
- Corney Lake Complex
- South Shore Campground And Day Use Area
- Sugar Creek Hunter Camp
- Turkey Trot Complex
- Bucktail Camp Complex
Fishing spots
Track Corney 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 Corney
Where does the data for Corney 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 Corney.