Keen Pond Dam dam
Keen Pond Dam
Keen Pond Dam in Blanchard, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Situated on McCain Creek, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes with a height of 10.5 feet and a length of 1100 feet, creating a surface area of 35.7 acres. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in August 2016.
Although the dam does not have a significant storage capacity, it provides a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities. With its uncontrolled spillway and stone buttress core, the dam blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of Caddo Parish, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam continues to be a popular spot for those seeking a connection to nature and water resources in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the surroundings of Keen Pond Dam, they can appreciate the careful design and construction that went into creating this recreational oasis. With its scenic location and relatively low risk level, the dam invites visitors to appreciate the beauty of McCain Creek and the importance of responsible water management in sustaining the ecosystem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Keen Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 167 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 259 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 67 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 75 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 33 cfs | → |
| Red River At Spring Bank | 4,140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Keen Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Trail Bossier City
- State Route 2 Bossier Parish
- Lake Trail Bossier City
- East Dallas Street 100, Jefferson
Campgrounds
- Earl Williamson Park
- Cypress Black Bayou Rec Area
- Caddo Lake State Park
- Barksdale Afb Military
- Harmon Lake Dam - Barksdale Afb
- South Abutment East
Fishing spots
Track Keen Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Keen Pond Dam
Where does the data for Keen Pond 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 Keen Pond Dam.