Bee Lake, located in Bossier, Louisiana, is a private water resource managed for recreational purposes by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
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This Earth dam, completed in 1955, spans 475 feet in length and stands at a height of 29 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 39 acres and has a drainage area of 1.4 square miles, with a spillway width of 50 feet for uncontrolled discharge.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bee Lake is regularly inspected and maintained, with the most recent assessment in November 2017 determining its overall condition as fair. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a level of risk management measures in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With its prime location along the old section of the Red River, Bee Lake offers enthusiasts of water resources and climate a captivating environment to explore and appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes in Louisiana.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
475 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
OLD PART OF RED RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
1.4 |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Red Chute Bayou At Sligo
|
55cfs |
Red River At Spring Bank
|
7140cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack
|
538cfs |
Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill
|
205cfs |
Cypress Bayou Near Keithville
|
11cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
358cfs |