Upper Bayou Nezpique No 6

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyEvangeline
Nearest CityVille Platte
River/StreamTr-Bayou Nezpique
Coordinates30.81774, -92.38973

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length3,040 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,193 acre-ft
Max Storage4,193 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,540 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerEvangeline Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00048
Federal IDLA00048
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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