Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCaddo
Nearest CitySIMMESPORT
River/StreamRED RIVER
Coordinates32.25048, -93.49524

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height122 ft
Dam Length2,063 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage59,900 acre-ft
Max Storage59,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage43,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,620 acres
Drainage Area67,550 sq mi
Max Discharge255,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Vicksburg District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00580
Federal IDLA00580
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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