La-512 Pond
La-512 Pond is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 2023. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About La-512 Pond
The primary purpose of La-512 Pond 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 B. R. Bedsole Enterprises (private). It impounds the None near Converse.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 3,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 2023, 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 12/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Converse |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 31.87495, -93.65551 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2023 (3 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | B. R. Bedsole Enterprises |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00837 |
| Federal ID | LA00837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |