C S Hunting Club Dam dam
C S Hunting Club Dam
C S Hunting Club Dam, located in Evangeline, Louisiana, along TR-Cypress Creek, serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife conservation as well as recreational activities. Built in 1953 by HL Allen, this private dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has been deemed poor, highlighting the need for maintenance to ensure its long-term integrity and functionality.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, C S Hunting Club Dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet, allowing for controlled discharge during periods of excess water flow. The dam's moderate risk assessment rating underscores the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard surrounding communities. With its strategic location and historical significance, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a key component of the Vicksburg District's infrastructure, C S Hunting Club Dam symbolizes the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. While its primary purpose is to support fish and wildlife populations, the dam's recreational value and conservation benefits extend to a wider audience of water resource and climate enthusiasts. By upholding state regulations, conducting regular inspections, and implementing necessary maintenance measures, this dam serves as a testament to the ongoing commitment to sustainable water management practices in Louisiana.
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 C S Hunting Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora | 290 cfs | → |
| Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater | 410 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Near Oberlin | 741 cfs | → |
| Whiskey Chitto Creek Near Oberlin | 413 cfs | → |
| Bayou Nezpique Near Basile | 127 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Cannes Nr Eunice | 327 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C S Hunting Club Dam.
Track C S Hunting Club 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 C S Hunting Club Dam
Where does the data for C S Hunting Club 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 C S Hunting Club Dam.