Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Grande Hills Lake Dam Egret Pond
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
Grande Hills Lake Dam No.
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Summary
2, located in Bush, Louisiana, is a private Earth dam on Bully Branch, serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a primary purpose of supporting recreational activities. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a hydraulic height of 6 feet and a length of 555 feet, providing a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 37 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to ensure safety and compliance with state standards.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 35 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for controlled releases of water during periods of high flow. The dam has a fair condition assessment as of January 2017, indicating that it is in satisfactory shape but may require maintenance or monitoring in the future. With a moderate risk assessment level of 3, the dam is subject to ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 offers a vital water resource for wildlife and recreational users in the area, demonstrating the essential role of dams in balancing water management and conservation efforts in a changing climate.
Dam Length |
555 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
BULLY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.62 |
Nid Storage |
167 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
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782cfs |
Tchefuncta River Near Folsom
|
64cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
2190cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
37cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Robert
|
397cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
25cfs |
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.
Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2