Bayou Bodcau Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyBossier
Nearest CityBOSSIER CITY
River/StreamBAYOU BODCAU
Coordinates32.70456, -93.51401

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height76 ft
Dam Length15,850 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,197,700 acre-ft
Max Storage1,197,700 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area655 sq mi
Max Discharge71,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Vicksburg District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00179
Federal IDLA00179
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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