Lake Bistineau

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyBossier
Nearest CityRinggold
River/StreamLoggy Bayou
Coordinates32.32860, -93.43280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length7,635 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage318,000 acre-ft
Max Storage318,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage105,000 acre-ft
Surface Area17,200 acres
Drainage Area1,410 sq mi
Max Discharge128,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWebster Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00002
Federal IDLA00002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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