Tunica Trace Pond I dam
Tunica Trace Pond I
Tunica Trace Pond I, located in West Feliciana, Louisiana, is a privately owned recreational water resource regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Built in 2012, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high with a length of 3900 feet, providing a storage capacity of 271 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 14 acres and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Tunica Trace Pond I undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the pond is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and needle gates for water release. While emergency action plans and inundation maps are not documented, the pond continues to be a valuable resource for local residents and visitors seeking recreational opportunities in a natural setting.
As a part of the Vicksburg District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Tunica Trace Pond I contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the region. With its serene surroundings and well-maintained facilities, this pond is a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure for both leisure and environmental purposes.
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 Tunica Trace Pond I -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| (Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport | 238,000 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Nr Woodville | 127 cfs | → |
| Comite River Near Olive Branch | 65 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Rosetta | 3,720 cfs | → |
| Amite River Near Darlington | 739 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tunica Trace Pond I.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Tunica Trace Pond I in the Snoflo app
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About Tunica Trace Pond I
Where does the data for Tunica Trace Pond I 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 Tunica Trace Pond I.