Davis Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Davis Pond, located in De Soto, Louisiana, is a private recreational dam built in 1958 by designer YV Headrick.


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Summary

With a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, this earth dam serves to regulate the flow of the TR-Wallace Bayou. The dam has a spillway width of 65 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 420 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Davis Pond is currently in fair condition. Inspected every three years, the dam's last assessment in September 2019 showed it to be structurally sound. While the risk assessment for the site is moderate, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about the readiness for potential emergencies.

Davis Pond offers a surface area of 13 acres for recreational activities, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its location in the Fort Worth District and close proximity to Marshal, this dam serves as both a functional structure for water regulation and a recreational destination for visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-WALLACE BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

1.5

Nid Storage

110

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.