Global Wildlife Foundation Dam dam
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam
The Global Wildlife Foundation Dam, located in Folsom, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet, with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a length of 815 feet. It serves as a habitat for various wildlife species, with the Alligator Branch river or stream flowing nearby, providing a picturesque setting for nature enthusiasts.
With a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, the dam offers a surface area of 26 acres and a drainage area of 2 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The condition assessment in 2019 rated it as fair, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management and maintenance to protect the surrounding ecosystem and water resources.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Global Wildlife Foundation Dam serves as a vital recreational and environmental asset in Tangipahoa County. Its moderate risk rating underscores the need for continued monitoring and emergency preparedness to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the preservation of this valuable natural resource for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts.
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 Global Wildlife Foundation Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tchefuncta River Near Folsom | 497 cfs | → |
| Tangipahoa River At Robert | 3,750 cfs | → |
| Natalbany River At Baptist | 290 cfs | → |
| Bogue Chitto River Near Bush | 9,270 cfs | → |
| Tickfaw River At Holden | 3,180 cfs | → |
| Tangipahoa River At Osyka | 235 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Global Wildlife Foundation Dam.
Boat launches
- East Independence Street 798, Covington
- Water Street Covington
- St. Tammany Parish
- Main Street 2239, Madisonville
- I 55;Us 51 Tangipahoa Parish
- Parish Road 51 30160, Tangipahoa Parish
Track Global Wildlife Foundation Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Global Wildlife Foundation Dam
Where does the data for Global Wildlife Foundation Dam 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 Global Wildlife Foundation Dam.