Bayou Desiard Bartholomew Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyOuachita
Nearest CitySterlington
Coordinates32.68643, -92.04467

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length630 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,800 acre-ft
Max Storage8,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,600 acre-ft
Surface Area800 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge155 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLADOTD
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00736
Federal IDLA00736
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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