Sky-Lin Services Reservoir dam
Sky-Lin Services Reservoir
Sky-Lin Services Reservoir, located in Caddo, Louisiana, is a privately-owned earth dam structure designed by Enoch J. French, Jr. The reservoir, completed in 2018, serves as a critical water supply source with a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 4,375 feet, providing water for irrigation, municipal, and industrial purposes in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, the reservoir's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repair. The last inspection conducted in September 2018 highlighted the need for improvement in the dam's structural integrity. With a drainage area of 19 square miles and a surface area of 19 acres, Sky-Lin Services Reservoir plays a vital role in water resource management in the area, requiring regular inspections and upkeep to ensure its continued functionality.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Sky-Lin Services Reservoir as a key infrastructure for water supply in Louisiana. With oversight from the state regulatory agency, LA DOTD, the reservoir serves as a crucial resource for the local community, highlighting the importance of sustainable management practices to ensure its continued operation. As efforts are made to address the poor condition assessment and undertake necessary repairs, the reservoir remains a focal point for water conservation and management in the region, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in the face of climate challenges.
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 Sky-Lin Services Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 124 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 266 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 315 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sky-Lin Services Reservoir.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Sky-Lin Services Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Sky-Lin Services Reservoir
Where does the data for Sky-Lin Services Reservoir 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 Sky-Lin Services Reservoir.