Bussy Brake Lake

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
Nearest CityBastrop
River/StreamBussy Brake
Coordinates32.84507, -91.93510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length41,200 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage39,000 acre-ft
Max Storage39,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage30,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,600 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge486 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00705
Federal IDLA00705
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Mike Bader Dam No. 1 6.7 mi Low Mike Bader Dam No. 4 6.8 mi Low Mike Bader Dam No. 2 6.8 mi Low Mike Bader Dam No. 3 6.9 mi Low Chemin A Haut Lake 7.3 mi Low Jim Atkins Lake 9.0 mi Low Jaggers Lake Dam 11.0 mi Low Bayou Desiard Bartholomew Dam 12.7 mi Low Bayou Bonne Idee North Dam 13.2 mi Low Bayou Bonne Idee Upper Dam 13.8 mi Low