Columbia Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCaldwell
Nearest CityCOLUMBIA
River/StreamOUACHITA RIVER
Coordinates32.16680, -92.11043

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height90 ft
Dam Length590 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage156,800 acre-ft
Max Storage156,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage94,900 acre-ft
Surface Area7,070 acres
Drainage Area15,630 sq mi
Max Discharge120,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Vicksburg District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00177
Federal IDLA00177
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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