Reedy Pond dam
Reedy Pond
Reedy Pond, located in the Stoney Point Community of Washington, Louisiana, is a private fish and wildlife pond with a primary purpose of supporting recreational activities and providing fire protection. Built in 1949 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam structure stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 610 feet. With a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, Reedy Pond serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Reedy Pond is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with the last inspection taking place in December 2019. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, Reedy Pond continues to provide valuable ecosystem services and recreational opportunities for the local community, making it a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
With its picturesque setting and diverse purposes, including supporting fish and wildlife habitats, Reedy Pond stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices in Louisiana. As climate change impacts water resources globally, the conservation and maintenance of ponds like Reedy Pond become increasingly crucial for ensuring water security and biodiversity preservation. By staying informed about the condition and management of water structures like Reedy Pond, enthusiasts can contribute to the resilience of ecosystems and the protection of valuable water resources for future generations.
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 Reedy Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tchefuncta River Near Folsom | 497 cfs | → |
| Tangipahoa River At Osyka | 235 cfs | → |
| Tangipahoa River At Robert | 3,750 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 9,270 cfs | → |
| Tickfaw River At Liverpool | 192 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reedy Pond.
Track Reedy 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 Reedy Pond
Where does the data for Reedy 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 Reedy Pond.