Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond dam
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond
Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond, located in KEATCHIE, Louisiana, is a privately owned water supply reservoir completed in 2012 by INDIGO MINERALS, LLC. The dam stands at 19 feet in height and stretches 1440 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is water supply, serving the local community in Caddo County. While the hazard potential is categorized as low, the dam's condition was last assessed as fair in November 2016.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD), the Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. Despite its relatively small drainage area of 0.01 square miles, the pond covers a surface area of 3.2 acres, providing essential water resources in the region. With no spillway or lock structures, the pond's design primarily consists of earth, buttress, and stone materials for its core and foundation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond serves as a vital infrastructure supporting the water supply needs of the local community in Louisiana. With its low hazard potential and fair condition, the pond stands as a testament to responsible dam construction and management practices. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of such reservoirs play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable access to water for both human and environmental needs.
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 Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 67 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 7,250 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Beckville | 348 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 259 cfs | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond.
Track Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac Pond
Where does the data for Hunsicker-Lava Mountain 14 Frac 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.
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