False River Drainage Structure
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Pointe Coupee |
| Nearest City | Torbert |
| River/Stream | False River |
| Coordinates | 30.62050, -91.47648 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,060 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pointe Coupee Police Jury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |