Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
Nearest CityColfax
River/StreamLower Cane River
Coordinates31.50910, -92.74029

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length540 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,500 acre-ft
Max Storage8,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerState of Louisiana
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00708
Federal IDLA00708
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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