Mike Ortego Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
Nearest CityChopin
River/StreamOxbow Lake
Coordinates31.53120, -92.86754

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length740 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage264 acre-ft
Max Storage264 acre-ft
Normal Storage165 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge415 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMichael A. Habetz
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00456
Federal IDLA00456
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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