Indian Lake Dam dam
Indian Lake Dam
Indian Lake Dam, also known as Cazan Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Evangeline, Louisiana. Completed in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 875 feet in length, providing a surface area of 70 acres for fish and wildlife pond purposes. Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a storage capacity of 1,260 acre-feet, Indian Lake Dam serves as a crucial resource for irrigation, recreation, and maintaining the ecosystem in the surrounding area. The spillway, which is uncontrolled and 80 feet wide, helps manage water levels during periods of high discharge. Despite being classified as low hazard potential and in fair condition, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to assess its structural integrity and potential risks. Overall, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management and conservation efforts in the region.
While the dam poses a moderate risk, measures are in place to address any potential issues and ensure the safety of nearby communities. Although not owned or funded by federal agencies, Indian Lake Dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, providing valuable benefits for both wildlife and residents. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of structures like Indian Lake Dam is crucial in safeguarding our environment and ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Indian Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Courtableau At Washington | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater | 410 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Cannes Nr Eunice | 327 cfs | → |
| (Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport | 182,000 cfs | → |
| Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora | 290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Lake Dam.
Track Indian Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Lake Dam
Where does the data for Indian 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 Indian Lake Dam.