Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 dam
Braxton Moody Dam No. 3
Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 is a private-owned structure located in West Feliciana, Louisiana, along the Gales Creek. Standing at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes. Its construction includes buttress and stone core types, with a soil foundation, providing a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet for water enthusiasts and wildlife in the area.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 is regulated and inspected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with no outlet gates and a spillway width of 0 feet. The last inspection in August 2018 revealed the dam's need for maintenance, highlighting the importance of proper risk management measures to prevent any potential emergencies.
With its moderate risk level and location in a picturesque setting near Hollywood, Louisiana, Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 offers both recreational opportunities and challenges for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As efforts to maintain and improve its condition continue, the dam stands as a valuable asset for the community while requiring careful monitoring and management to ensure its long-term sustainability.
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 Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River Nr Woodville | 127 cfs | → |
| Comite River Near Olive Branch | 65 cfs | → |
| (Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport | 238,000 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Rosetta | 3,720 cfs | → |
| Amite River Near Darlington | 739 cfs | → |
| Comite River Near Comite | 219 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Braxton Moody Dam No. 3.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Braxton Moody Dam No. 3
Where does the data for Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 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 Significant 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 Braxton Moody Dam No. 3.