Caney Creek Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Chatham |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.22400, -92.48900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,970 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jackson Parish Watershed District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |