Cross Lake Dam And Spillway

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCaddo
Nearest CityShreveport
River/StreamCross Bayou
Coordinates32.51273, -93.79851

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length8,100 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage215,000 acre-ft
Max Storage215,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage83,678 acre-ft
Surface Area8,768 acres
Drainage Area253 sq mi
Max Discharge62,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Shreveport
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00346
Federal IDLA00346
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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