Lake Claiborne

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyClaiborne
Nearest CityAycock
River/StreamBayou Darbonne
Coordinates32.74078, -92.90285

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height82 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length5,500 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200,000 acre-ft
Max Storage200,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage99,500 acre-ft
Surface Area6,300 acres
Drainage Area133 sq mi
Max Discharge45,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerClaiborne Parish Watershed District Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00011
Federal IDLA00011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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