Caddo Dam dam
Caddo Dam
Caddo Dam, also known as Caddo Lake Dam, is a concrete structure located in Shreveport, Louisiana, along the Twelve Mile Bayou. Built in 1971 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam serves primarily for navigation purposes, with additional functions including recreation and water supply. Standing at a height of 36 feet and a length of 1225 feet, Caddo Dam has a maximum storage capacity of 755,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26,800 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Caddo Dam is subject to moderate risk due to its potential for flooding and water release management. The US Army Corps of Engineers actively manages these risks through regular monitoring, maintenance, and collaboration with local emergency managers to ensure preparedness for any dam-related emergencies. The dam's emergency action plan is regularly updated, and risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues that may arise.
As a key infrastructure managed by the USACE, Caddo Dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management and flood control efforts. By implementing proactive risk management strategies and staying vigilant in monitoring the dam's condition, the USACE ensures the safety and functionality of Caddo Dam for the surrounding community and the environment it serves.
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 Caddo Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 185 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 70 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 242 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 36 cfs | → |
| Red River At Spring Bank | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 422 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caddo Dam.
Boat launches
- State Route 2 Bossier Parish
- Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Trail Bossier City
- Lake Trail Bossier City
- East Dallas Street 100, Jefferson
- Ar 160 Miller County
- Us 71 Miller County
Campgrounds
- Earl Williamson Park
- Cypress Black Bayou Rec Area
- Caddo Lake State Park
- Barksdale Afb Military
- South Abutment East
- Harmon Lake Dam - Barksdale Afb
Fishing spots
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Track Caddo Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Caddo Dam
Where does the data for Caddo 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 Caddo Dam.