Bell Lake No. 2
Key Takeaway
Bell Lake No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 27.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 357 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00841 |
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
Dennis Malcolm & Monica Houston Bell
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bell Lake No. 2?
Bell Lake 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 Bell Lake No. 2?
Bell Lake No. 2 is owned by Dennis Malcolm & Monica Houston Bell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bell Lake No. 2 built?
Bell Lake No. 2 was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Bell Lake No. 2?
Bell Lake No. 2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bell Lake No. 2?
Bell Lake No. 2 has a dam height of 14 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 Bell Lake No. 2 last inspected?
Bell Lake No. 2 was last inspected on May 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.