Beauregard No 2 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 930 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Beauregard No 2
The primary purpose of Beauregard No 2 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 Dry Creek near Hickory Grove.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.45600, -92.29400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,425 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 | LA00392 |
| Federal ID | LA00392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |