Mckinney Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hosston Lake Mira Pond
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mckinney Pond in Caddo, Louisiana, is a private fish and wildlife pond with a primary purpose of providing habitat for local wildlife and recreational opportunities for visitors.
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Summary
Built in 1939 by designer Hugh C. McKinney, this earth dam structure has a height of 12 feet and a length of 810 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet of water. The pond covers a surface area of 19 acres and drains a watershed area of 0.44 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 897 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Mckinney Pond is considered to have low hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in November 2016. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet, and the risk assessment for the area is moderate. With its tranquil setting along the TR - Kelly Bayou, this pond provides a valuable ecological resource for the region while also offering a space for outdoor recreation activities like fishing, bird-watching, and picnicking.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
810 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR - KELLY BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
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 |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
341cfs |
Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana
|
576cfs |
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.
Mckinney Pond