Milton Crow Lake No 1 dam
Milton Crow Lake No 1
Milton Crow Lake No 1, located in the Preston Community of Caddo, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1965 by designer Milton Crow, this dam stands at 16 feet high and has a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 200 acre-feet. The dam spans 1010 feet in length and is situated on the TR-Keatchie Bayou, under the regulatory oversight of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Despite its low hazard potential, Milton Crow Lake No 1 has been assessed as being in poor condition as of November 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 40 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 20 acres and a drainage area of 0.45 square miles. While the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, ongoing inspections and enforcement by state agencies aim to ensure the safety and integrity of this recreational water resource for enthusiasts and the surrounding community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Milton Crow Lake No 1 can appreciate the historical and structural details of this earth dam, designed for recreation and situated in a scenic location within Caddo, Louisiana. With its unique features and moderate risk assessment, there is a continued focus on inspections, maintenance, and enforcement to uphold the safety and functionality of this important water management structure. As part of the larger network of dams and water resources in the area, Milton Crow Lake No 1 serves as a key component in providing recreational opportunities while also emphasizing the importance of proper regulation and oversight to mitigate potential risks.
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 Milton Crow Lake No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 67 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 259 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 348 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Milton Crow Lake No 1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Milton Crow Lake No 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Milton Crow Lake No 1
Where does the data for Milton Crow Lake No 1 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 Milton Crow Lake No 1.