False River Drainage Structure

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyPointe Coupee
Nearest CityTorbert
River/StreamFalse River
Coordinates30.62050, -91.47648

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length110 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160,000 acre-ft
Max Storage160,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage128,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,060 acres
Drainage Area57 sq mi
Max Discharge1,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPointe Coupee Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00016
Federal IDLA00016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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