Mira Pond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mira Pond, located in Caddo, Louisiana, is a privately owned recreational reservoir with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors.
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Summary
Built in 1955 by TANDP Railroad, this Earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet, creating a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 21 acres and is primarily fed by the TR-Kelly Boyce Canal, showcasing a controlled spillway with a width of 10 feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Mira Pond's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating potential maintenance or structural issues that may need addressing. Risk assessment identifies the area as having very high risk, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development oversees the regulatory aspects of the pond, ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements are met to safeguard the surrounding community and environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mira Pond presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of recreational water management and infrastructure maintenance.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
2560 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KELLY BOYCE CANAL |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
0.65 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Red River At Spring Bank
|
6440cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack
|
508cfs |
Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill
|
177cfs |
Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson
|
243cfs |
Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana
|
576cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
341cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mira Pond