Kisatchie Lake Dam dam
Kisatchie Lake Dam
Kisatchie Lake Dam, located in Ball, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS for recreational purposes along Dry Prong Creek. Standing at a height of 25 feet and with a length of 1610 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1188 acre-feet and a surface area of 95 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to meet state standards.
With a spillway width of 105 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 980 cubic feet per second, Kisatchie Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource within the Grant County area. The dam's earth structure with buttress and stone core types rests on a soil foundation, providing stability for the surrounding environment and recreational activities. While the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, it continues to be a moderate risk structure that requires ongoing risk management measures to ensure its long-term sustainability and safety.
As a key feature in the Vicksburg District managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Kisatchie Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts. Its importance extends beyond recreation, serving as a protective barrier against potential flooding events and contributing to the overall ecological balance of the region. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam remains a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainable management of our natural resources.
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 Kisatchie Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek At Pollock | 17 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Rochelle | 412 cfs | → |
| Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater | 310 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora | 169 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville | 919 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kisatchie Lake Dam.
Track Kisatchie Lake 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 Kisatchie Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kisatchie Lake 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 Kisatchie Lake Dam.