Twin Oaks Pond dam
Twin Oaks Pond
Twin Oaks Pond in De Soto, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam structure primarily used for recreational purposes. Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, this pond is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure compliance with safety standards. With a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres, Twin Oaks Pond offers a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
The dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height matching that measurement, making it a low hazard potential structure with fair condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk profile, the pond remains a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Louisiana's beautiful countryside. With its uncontrolled spillway and moderate discharge capacity of 16 cubic feet per second, Twin Oaks Pond provides a safe and enjoyable environment for recreation.
Visitors to Twin Oaks Pond can appreciate the careful management and maintenance of this earth dam structure, ensuring its continued safety and viability for recreational activities. With regular inspections and a fair condition assessment, the pond offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of De Soto County while appreciating the importance of water resource management and climate considerations in maintaining such recreational facilities. Twin Oaks Pond stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in Louisiana's rich landscape.
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 Twin Oaks Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 6 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 293 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 8 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 297 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Twin Oaks Pond.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Twin Oaks Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Twin Oaks Pond
Where does the data for Twin Oaks 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 Twin Oaks Pond.