Cypress Bayou Lake Near Benton
April 20, 2024
179 ft
-0.04% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Cypress Bayou Lake Near Benton are currently 179 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 179.97ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2019 was 2021-03-03 when levels reached 181.98 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2021-06-21 when levels receded to 176.33 ft. View historical levels.
Cypress Bayou Lake is a reservoir located near Benton, Louisiana, and was created in the 1960s for flood control purposes. The lake's hydrology is influenced by the Red River, which feeds into it and causes it to fluctuate in size. The lake also receives water from several smaller streams and creeks. The area surrounding the lake is primarily agricultural, with cotton and soybean farming being common. Recreational uses of the lake include fishing, boating, and camping, and the lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, and crappie. The lake also serves as a source of water for the Shreveport-Bossier City area. While snowpack is not typically a significant factor in the lake's hydrology, heavy rainfall events can cause the lake to flood.
| Geolocation | -93.670, 32.652 |
| Elevation | 177.95 ft |
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.04% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
176.33 ft
2021-06-21 |
| Maximum |
181.98 ft
2021-03-03 |
| Average | 180 ft |
| Dam_Height | 34 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 34 |
| Drainage_Area | 25.6 |
| Year_Completed | 1975 |
| Nid_Storage | 18000 |
| Structural_Height | 41 |
| River_Or_Stream | BLACK BAYOU |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 750 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Vertical Lift |
| Dam_Length | 4800 |
| Nid_Height | 41 |
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