Lake Providence Baxter Bayou Weir
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Carroll |
| Nearest City | Lake Providence |
| River/Stream | Baxter Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.84288, -91.24355 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 52 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16,560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,380 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 786 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | East Carroll Parish Police Jury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |