Horseshoe Brake

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
Nearest CityJones
River/StreamBayou Bartholomew Offstream
Coordinates32.97728, -91.67423

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,172 acre-ft
Max Storage1,172 acre-ft
Normal Storage827 acre-ft
Surface Area137 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMorehouse Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00162
Federal IDLA00162
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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