Cheniere Brake Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Ouachita |
| Nearest City | Wilds |
| River/Stream | Cheniere Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45293, -92.19138 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,785 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 147 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ouachita Parish Police Jury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |