Beauregard No 1
Beauregard No 1 is an earth dam located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beauregard No 1
The primary purpose of Beauregard No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by La National Guard (state). It impounds the Clinton Branch near Hickory Grove.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 351 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| Nearest City | Hickory Grove |
| River/Stream | Clinton Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.45500, -92.29900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LA National Guard |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00377 |
| Federal ID | LA00377 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |