Bell Lake No. 2
Bell Lake No. 2 is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bell Lake No. 2
The primary purpose of Bell Lake No. 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dennis Malcolm & Monica Houston Bell (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Mansfield.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2011, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Mansfield |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 32.05466, -93.59987 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 357 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dennis Malcolm & Monica Houston Bell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00841 |
| Federal ID | LA00841 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |