Wilkes Pond dam
Wilkes Pond
Wilkes Pond, located in Pride, Louisiana, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by USDA NRCS in 1978. This Earth dam structure spans 1500 feet, with a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the pond's condition assessment is rated as poor, signaling potential maintenance issues. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreation, making it a valuable resource for the local community.
Although Wilkes Pond is under state regulation and inspection by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, its poor condition and moderate risk assessment of 3 raise concerns for its long-term sustainability. With a drainage area of 0.04 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 453 cubic feet per second, the pond plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. As a fan of water resource management and climate adaptation, staying informed about the maintenance and upkeep of Wilkes Pond is essential to ensure its continued ecological and recreational benefits for the community.
The presence of Wilkes Pond as a private fish and wildlife habitat not only enhances biodiversity but also provides a tranquil recreational space for visitors. With its location in East Baton Rouge County and its connection to Mill Creek, the pond serves as an important water source for the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, monitoring and improving the condition of Wilkes Pond will be vital in ensuring its resilience to future challenges. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, advocating for the proper management and maintenance of Wilkes Pond can contribute to the sustainable use of this valuable natural asset.
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 Wilkes Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Comite River Near Olive Branch | 65 cfs | → |
| Amite River Near Darlington | 739 cfs | → |
| Comite River Near Comite | 219 cfs | → |
| Amite River Near Denham Springs | 967 cfs | → |
| Tickfaw River At Holden | 217 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Baton Rouge | 549,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilkes Pond.
Track Wilkes 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 Wilkes Pond
Where does the data for Wilkes 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 Wilkes Pond.