Ben Rush Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRed River
Nearest CityPirmont
River/StreamTr-Coushatta Bayou
Coordinates32.00500, -93.31140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage94 acre-ft
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge348 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJUNCACEAE PLANTATION, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/26/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00379
Federal IDLA00379
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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