Oneal Pond dam
Oneal Pond
Oneal Pond, located in Oil City, Louisiana, is a privately-owned earth dam structure on TR. CADDO LAKE that serves primarily for recreation purposes. Built in 1982, the dam stands at 20 feet high with a storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the structure's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for potential maintenance and improvements. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2020.
With a surface area of 24.9 acres and a drainage area of 1 square mile, Oneal Pond offers a tranquil getaway for water resource and climate enthusiasts. However, its risk assessment is flagged as high, warranting attention to potential mitigation measures for any future emergencies. The dam's lack of a spillway and outlet gates are notable features that may impact its overall functionality and safety in the event of heavy rainfall or flooding. Despite these challenges, the dam continues to be a valuable asset for the local community, offering recreational opportunities and aesthetic value.
Supported by the LA DOTD, Oneal Pond is under state jurisdiction and regulation, ensuring that necessary permits, inspections, and enforcement measures are in place. The structure's location within the Fort Worth District further underscores its importance in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of dams like Oneal Pond are crucial for preserving both the environment and the community's well-being.
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 Oneal Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 185 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 70 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 36 cfs | → |
| Red River At Spring Bank | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 242 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 422 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oneal Pond.
Boat launches
- State Route 2 Bossier Parish
- Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Trail Bossier City
- East Dallas Street 100, Jefferson
- Lake Trail Bossier City
- Ar 160 Miller County
- Us 71 Miller County
Campgrounds
- Earl Williamson Park
- Cypress Black Bayou Rec Area
- Caddo Lake State Park
- Barksdale Afb Military
- South Abutment East
- Harmon Lake Dam - Barksdale Afb
Fishing spots
Track Oneal 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 Oneal Pond
Where does the data for Oneal 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 Oneal Pond.