Bayou Cocodrie Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyEvangeline
Nearest CityClearwater
River/StreamBayou Cocodrie
Coordinates31.00138, -92.38263

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100,000 acre-ft
Max Storage100,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,100 acres
Drainage Area240 sq mi
Max Discharge12,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerState of Louisiana
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00012
Federal IDLA00012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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