Smithport Lake Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyDe Soto
Nearest CityGrand Bayou
River/StreamSamson Channel
Coordinates32.11634, -93.56413

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage42,000 acre-ft
Max Storage42,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,500 acre-ft
Surface Area3,028 acres
Drainage Area205 sq mi
Max Discharge40,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBayou Pierre Game and Fish Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection10/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00028
Federal IDLA00028
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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