Melba Pond No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Melba Pond No 2, located in Longstreet, Louisiana, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 2016, this earth dam stands at 22 feet high and has a storage capacity of 396 acre-feet. The dam, with a surface area of 30 acres, is situated on the tributary Bushneck Bayou and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of LADOTD.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Melba Pond No 2 has undergone inspections and is in a condition deemed "Not Rated" as of April 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 65 feet and an outlet gate type of Needle-0. While the dam has not been modified since its completion, it is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity.

Water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the engineering details of Melba Pond No 2, including its foundations, dam type, and hydraulic features. The dam serves as a recreational spot in De Soto, Louisiana, offering visitors a serene environment to enjoy outdoor activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the infrastructure of dams like Melba Pond No 2 becomes crucial for sustainable water management practices in the region.

Year Completed

2016

Dam Length

3046

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY BUSHNECK BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

0.45

Nid Storage

396

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Needle - 0

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.