Bayou Dupont No 8

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
Nearest CityShamrock
River/StreamBrushy Creek
Coordinates31.72400, -93.36100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length3,300 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,707 acre-ft
Max Storage2,707 acre-ft
Normal Storage684 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge3,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWilson and Jamy Grant
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00063
Federal IDLA00063
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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