Hosston Lake dam
Hosston Lake
Hosston Lake, also known as Kirby Lake, is a privately owned water resource located in Caddo, Louisiana. This picturesque lake was designed by DR C KIRBY and completed in 1955 for recreational purposes. With a dam height of 13 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 510 acre-feet, Hosston Lake covers a surface area of 39 acres and is situated in a tranquil setting along Stumpy Bayou offstream.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Hosston Lake boasts a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2. Despite not being actively rated for its condition, this beloved recreational spot offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and enjoying the great outdoors. Although the lake does not have a spillway, it features a spillway width of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 11 feet, ensuring the safety and stability of the dam structure.
Visitors to Hosston Lake can appreciate its natural beauty and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the diverse landscapes of Louisiana. With its unique combination of earth, buttress, and stone dam types, Hosston Lake provides a peaceful retreat for outdoor activities and relaxation in the heart of Hosston, Louisiana.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hosston Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Spring Bank | 4,200 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack | 178 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 15 cfs | → |
| Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson | 42 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 80 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hosston Lake.
Boat launches
- State Route 2 Bossier Parish
- Ar 160 Miller County
- Us 71 Miller County
- Mercer Bayou Boat Ramp
- County Road 109 Miller County
- Miller County
Campgrounds
- Earl Williamson Park
- Cypress Black Bayou Rec Area
- Highway 157 Primitive
- Teague Lake Primitive
- Ivan Lake
- Caddo Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Hosston Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hosston Lake
Where does the data for Hosston Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hosston Lake.