Caney Creek Dam dam
Caney Creek Dam
Caney Creek Dam, also known as Caney Lake, is a state-owned earth dam located in Louisiana, specifically in Jackson County near Gulf Crossing. Built in 1986 by the Louisiana Department of Public Works, the dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation and water supply for the surrounding area. With a height of 73 feet and a length of 6190 feet, Caney Creek Dam has a maximum storage capacity of 125,000 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 4970 acres for recreational activities.
The dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, with regular inspections ensuring its structural integrity and safety. The spillway of Caney Creek Dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 127 feet to manage potential high hazard levels. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk level due to its hazard potential. Emergency action plans are in place, although updates and revisions are necessary to meet guidelines and ensure preparedness in case of emergencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and environmental factors involved in the management of Caney Creek Dam. Its role in providing water supply and recreational opportunities highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management in a region prone to climate variability. With ongoing inspections and risk assessments, Caney Creek Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for both the local community and the surrounding natural environment.
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 Caney Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 296 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Rochelle | 412 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake | 2,290 cfs | → |
| Boeuf River Nr Girard | 203 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At Pollock | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caney Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Boggy Creek Road Jackson Parish
- Ebenezer Church Road 106, Jackson Parish
- Ouachita Parish
- Heritage Drive 113, West Monroe
- Natchitoches Parish
- Forsythe Park Boat Launch
Track Caney Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Caney Creek Dam
Where does the data for Caney Creek Dam 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 High 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 Caney Creek Dam.