Beusa Freshwater Pond dam
Beusa Freshwater Pond
Beusa Freshwater Pond, located in De Soto, Louisiana, is a privately owned water supply reservoir designed by BELAND, LLC. Completed in 2010, this Earth dam structure stands at 20 feet in height and spans 1000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres. The primary purpose of this pond is to provide water supply to the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 110 acre-feet.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Beusa Freshwater Pond has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2016. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 3 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 60 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, the pond serves as a vital water resource for the community of Stanley and contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Beusa Freshwater Pond to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to meet the water supply needs of a local area. This reservoir plays a crucial role in water management, with careful regulation and inspections ensuring its continued reliability and safety. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding and appreciating structures like Beusa Freshwater Pond become increasingly important for sustainable water supply planning and management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Beusa Freshwater Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 8 cfs | → |
| Cypress Bayou Near Keithville | 6 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Carthage | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Bayou Pierre Near Lake End | 85 cfs | → |
| Red Chute Bayou At Sligo | 293 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beusa Freshwater Pond.
Track Beusa Freshwater Pond 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 Beusa Freshwater Pond
Where does the data for Beusa Freshwater Pond 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 Beusa Freshwater Pond.