Lake Choctaw Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyWashington
Nearest CitySheridan
River/StreamWitche Creek
Coordinates30.88800, -90.02200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length900 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage498 acre-ft
Max Storage498 acre-ft
Normal Storage398 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge450 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerChoctaw Land Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00471
Federal IDLA00471
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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