Chivery Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| Nearest City | St. Maurice |
| River/Stream | Bayou Chivary |
| Coordinates | 31.84816, -92.95838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 928 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Louisiana |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |