Bayou Darbonne Dam And Reservoir

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyUnion
Nearest CityFarmerville
River/StreamBayou Darbonne
Coordinates32.71231, -92.34083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length2,450 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240,000 acre-ft
Max Storage240,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage130,000 acre-ft
Surface Area15,250 acres
Drainage Area1,585 sq mi
Max Discharge93,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBayou DArbonne Watershed District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/12/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00015
Federal IDLA00015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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