Bayou Macon Cutoff 1

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityGilbert
River/StreamBayou Macon
Coordinates32.05778, -91.60763

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,840 acre-ft
Max Storage3,840 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge125 cfs

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 IDLA00744
Federal IDLA00744
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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