La Tech Farm Pond dam
La Tech Farm Pond
The La Tech Farm Pond, located in Ruston, Louisiana, was completed in 1951 and serves as a vital water supply resource for the area. Owned by the state and regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, this earth dam structure on Shepherd Creek stands at 25 feet high and has a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. With a surface area of 14 acres, the pond plays a crucial role in water management and supply for the region.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide gates for outlet control, and is classified as having a low hazard potential with fair condition assessment. The structure has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in April 2017. Despite moderate risk assessment, La Tech Farm Pond continues to provide a reliable water source for local communities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the design and functionality of this essential infrastructure for sustaining water supply needs.
With a design by LA Tech and under state jurisdiction, La Tech Farm Pond is a prime example of effective water resource management in Louisiana. This earth dam not only ensures water supply for the region but also contributes to environmental sustainability and climate resilience. As a significant asset in the area's water infrastructure, the pond serves as a testament to the importance of responsible water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 La Tech Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 243 cfs | → |
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 257 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake | 5,570 cfs | → |
| Boeuf River Nr Girard | 205 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near La Tech Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Ebenezer Church Road 106, Jackson Parish
- Boggy Creek Road Jackson Parish
- State Park Ranger Road Union Parish
- Mega Ramp Road Farmerville
- South Main Street Farmerville
Track La Tech Farm 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 La Tech Farm Pond
Where does the data for La Tech Farm 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 La Tech Farm Pond.