Agency Pond dam
Agency Pond
Agency Pond is a private recreational water resource located in Beauregard, Louisiana, known for its Earth dam with a height of 8 feet and a length of 350 feet. Built in 1969, this pond serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities like fishing and boating, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 126 cubic feet per second. The spillway, measuring 13 feet in width, is designed for controlled water release to prevent flooding and ensure the safety of the structure.
Managed by the private owner, Agency Pond is regulated and inspected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, with a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. Despite being in good condition and not rated for assessment, the pond undergoes inspections every five years to maintain its safety standards. The primary purpose of Agency Pond is for recreation, offering a tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and water-based activities while also serving as a vital water resource within its drainage area of 1.5 square miles.
Located in the city of SEALE, Agency Pond is a hidden gem within the New Orleans District, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With its picturesque setting and well-maintained infrastructure, this pond provides a valuable recreational outlet for the community while also contributing to the overall water management and conservation efforts in the region. As a privately owned and regulated water resource, Agency Pond stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water usage and environmental stewardship in maintaining a harmonious relationship with nature.
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 Agency Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Bon Wier | 1,440 cfs | → |
| Bundick Ck Nr De Ridder | 321 cfs | → |
| Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine | 803 cfs | → |
| Big Cow Ck Nr Newton | 123 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Ruliff | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Near Kinder | 1,180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Agency Pond.
Boat launches
- Gahagan Lane Calcasieu Parish
- Seal Valley Lane Calcasieu Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Miller Avenue 1800, Calcasieu Parish
- Charles Breaux Road Calcasieu Parish
Campgrounds
Track Agency 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 Agency Pond
Where does the data for Agency 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 Agency Pond.