Cane River Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
Nearest CityDerry
River/StreamUpper Cane River
Coordinates31.56629, -92.97281

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,000 acre-ft
Max Storage16,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,350 acres
Drainage Area34 sq mi
Max Discharge2,640 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCane River Waterway Commission
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00007
Federal IDLA00007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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