Little River Dam & Control Structure

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyAvoyelles
Nearest CityMarksville
River/StreamLittle River
Coordinates31.17800, -91.92000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length930 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage103,000 acre-ft
Max Storage103,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,400 acre-ft
Surface Area6,850 acres
Drainage Area406 sq mi
Max Discharge4,400 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAvoyelles Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00788
Federal IDLA00788
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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