Billy Bundrick Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Billy Bundrick Dam, located in De Soto, Louisiana, along the Rambin Bayou, was completed in 1961 and serves as a recreational water resource for enthusiasts in the area.
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Summary
Owned privately, the dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a length of 506 feet, providing a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6.45 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, the dam offers a serene environment for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Billy Bundrick Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 30 feet, and it has a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3, indicating that appropriate risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential hazards. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide a valuable recreational resource for the local community.
With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, Billy Bundrick Dam serves as a vital water resource for both locals and visitors alike in De Soto, Louisiana. As a privately owned earth dam, it not only provides a tranquil setting for outdoor activities but also contributes to the conservation of the surrounding natural habitat. With regular inspections and adherence to state regulations, the dam ensures the safety and enjoyment of all who frequent its waters, making it a beloved destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
506 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
RAMBIN BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.45 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
97 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cypress Bayou Near Keithville
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10cfs |
Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley
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4cfs |
Red Chute Bayou At Sligo
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90cfs |
Bayou San Patricio Near Benson
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0cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Carthage
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9200cfs |
Bayou Pierre Near Lake End
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140cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Billy Bundrick Dam