Lower Anacoco Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyVernon
Nearest CitySavage Fork Community
River/StreamBayou Anacoco
Coordinates31.09500, -93.38956

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length5,170 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage82,500 acre-ft
Max Storage82,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage24,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,600 acres
Drainage Area209 sq mi
Max Discharge55,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVernon Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00001
Federal IDLA00001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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