Little River Closure Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCatahoula
Nearest CityJONESVILLE
River/StreamLITTLE RIVER
Coordinates31.57868, -91.97888

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage149,300 acre-ft
Max Storage149,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage123,700 acre-ft
Surface Area7,120 acres
Drainage Area2,921 sq mi
Max Discharge16,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Vicksburg District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/20/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00174
Federal IDLA00174
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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