Randall Dupree Pond Dam dam
Randall Dupree Pond Dam
Randall Dupree Pond Dam in Methvin, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of recreation. Situated on Stanley Creek, the dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, with a length of 544 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 133 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 19 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition, the dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 60 feet, and the dam is located in Red River County, Louisiana, under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, the dam has not undergone any recent modifications and is subject to regular inspections every 5 years.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Randall Dupree Pond Dam can appreciate its contributions to recreational activities in the area while also being mindful of its regulatory oversight and maintenance requirements. The dam serves as a vital structure for water management and conservation in the region, highlighting the importance of responsible stewardship and risk management practices to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam and surrounding areas.
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 Randall Dupree Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 243 cfs | → |
| Bayou Pierre Near Lake End | 187 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 235 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 287 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 99 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Randall Dupree Pond Dam.
Track Randall Dupree Pond Dam 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 Randall Dupree Pond Dam
Where does the data for Randall Dupree Pond 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 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 Randall Dupree Pond Dam.