Searcy Lake dam
Searcy Lake
Searcy Lake, located in the Searcy Community of Louisiana, is a privately-owned recreational lake with a dam constructed in 1932 by Grifford Hill Const Co. The dam is primarily earth-based and stands at a height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 16 feet. The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 184 acre-feet and a total storage of 230 acre-feet, providing ample water for recreational activities in the area.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Searcy Lake serves as a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based recreational activities. The dam has a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 170 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and functionality of the structure. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the lake is a safe and enjoyable destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
With its picturesque location along Bayou Funny and a surface area of 23 acres, Searcy Lake offers a tranquil setting for visitors to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Louisiana landscape. The dam's moderate risk assessment of 3 indicates that appropriate risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety of the surrounding community. Whether seeking relaxation or adventure, Searcy Lake provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the intersection of water resources and climate in a serene and inviting 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 Searcy Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Rochelle | 412 cfs | → |
| Big Creek At Pollock | 17 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville | 919 cfs | → |
| Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater | 310 cfs | → |
| (Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport | 177,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Searcy Lake.
Track Searcy Lake 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 Searcy Lake
Where does the data for Searcy Lake 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 Searcy Lake.