Poverty Point Reservoir Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Richland |
| Nearest City | Delhi |
| River/Stream | Bayou Macon |
| Coordinates | 32.48685, -91.48942 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 27,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,460 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | State of Louisiana |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |