Sibley Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
Nearest CityNatchitoches
River/StreamYoungs Bayou
Coordinates31.75611, -93.10930

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length6,045 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56,700 acre-ft
Max Storage56,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage19,500 acre-ft
Surface Area2,176 acres
Drainage Area40 sq mi
Max Discharge3,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Natchitoches
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00027
Federal IDLA00027
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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