Edgar Cason Pond dam
Edgar Cason Pond
Edgar Cason Pond, located in Fairview Alpha, Louisiana, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. This recreational pond is situated on the Grand Bayou and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the Red River County area. With a surface area of 44 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet, the pond offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
The earth dam, with a height of 19 feet and a spillway width of 120 feet, helps to regulate the water levels and ensure the safety of the surrounding community. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition, the pond undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations. The risk assessment for Edgar Cason Pond is rated as moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards.
Overall, Edgar Cason Pond provides a valuable recreational and environmental resource for the local community while also serving as a vital water management structure. With its picturesque setting and well-maintained infrastructure, the pond is a popular destination for outdoor activities and a key component of the region's water resource management system. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, staying informed about the condition and management of facilities like Edgar Cason Pond is essential for promoting sustainable water use and preservation of natural habitats.
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 Edgar Cason Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Pierre Near Lake End | 187 cfs | → |
| Saline Bayou Near Lucky | 243 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 287 cfs | → |
| Dugdemona River Near Joyce | 36 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 235 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 99 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edgar Cason Pond.
Track Edgar Cason 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 Edgar Cason Pond
Where does the data for Edgar Cason 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 Edgar Cason Pond.