Charlie Hunter Pond dam
Charlie Hunter Pond
Charlie Hunter Pond, located in De Soto, Louisiana, is a private recreational water resource managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Constructed in 1946, the earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet, with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, and spans 900 feet in length. The pond has a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, providing ample space for water-based recreational activities on its 44-acre surface area.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Charlie Hunter Pond is considered a moderate risk water resource with a controlled spillway width of 75 feet. The pond is situated on Williams Creek in the Vicksburg District, offering a tranquil setting for residents and visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and other outdoor pursuits. Despite its private ownership, the pond is open to the public for recreational use and is subject to regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and longevity.
Visitors to Charlie Hunter Pond can appreciate the efforts of its designer, Charlie Hunter, and the ongoing commitment of the Louisiana state regulatory agency in overseeing its operation. With its picturesque location in MORNING GLORY and proximity to the surrounding community, this charming pond serves as a valuable resource for water and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of 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 Charlie Hunter Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 3 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 124 cfs | → |
| Bayou Pierre Near Lake End | 46 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 266 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Charlie Hunter Pond.
Track Charlie Hunter Pond 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 Charlie Hunter Pond
Where does the data for Charlie Hunter Pond 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 Charlie Hunter Pond.