Beauregard No 2
Key Takeaway
Beauregard No 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 55.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,425 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00392 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
La National Guard
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Beauregard No 2?
Beauregard No 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Beauregard No 2?
Beauregard No 2 is owned by La National Guard (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beauregard No 2 built?
Beauregard No 2 was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Beauregard No 2?
Beauregard No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beauregard No 2?
Beauregard No 2 has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Beauregard No 2 last inspected?
Beauregard No 2 was last inspected on March 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.