Bayou Macon Cutoff 3

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMadison
Nearest CityDelhi
River/StreamBayou Macon
Coordinates32.34194, -91.47447

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,820 acre-ft
Max Storage1,820 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area140 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge750 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerFranklin Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00737
Federal IDLA00737
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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