Black Bayou Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Hosston |
| River/Stream | Black Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.88236, -93.89503 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,860 acres |
| Drainage Area | 231 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Black Bayou Watershed Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |