Hosston Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hosston Lake, also known as Kirby Lake, is a privately owned water resource located in Caddo, Louisiana.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

STUMPY BAYOU OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

39

Hydraulic Height

11

Nid Storage

510

Structural Height

13

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

13
       
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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.