Chivery Dam

Natchitoches County, Louisiana (near St. Maurice)

River/Stream: Bayou Chivary

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Other
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
100 ft
Reservoir Storage
280,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1934
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-01-12

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00004
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
31.84816, -92.95838
Age
92 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.