Ben Johnson Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyDe Soto
Nearest CityMansfield
River/StreamBayou Na Bonchase
Coordinates32.04900, -93.72200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNabors Properties
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/04/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00486
Federal IDLA00486
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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