Louisiana Dams
747 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
747
High Hazard
41
5.5%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
109
Average Age
55 yrs
Hazard Classification
High41 (5.5%)
Significant70 (9.4%)
Low626 (83.8%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory37 (5.0%)
Fair532 (71.2%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory109 (14.6%)
Not Rated69 (9.2%)
Federal
32
State
21
Local
79
Private
610
Tallest Dams
High Hazard Dams
- Old River High
- Lake ClaiborneHigh
- Caney Creek DamHigh
- Bayou Bodcau DamHigh
- Mill Creek DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
- Kincaid ReservoirPoor
- Foursome Lake DamPoor
- Turkey Creek DamUnsatisfactory
- Boeuf River Dam Mi 51Poor
- Black Bayou DamPoor
All Dams in Louisiana
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| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Lake Dam Beauregard County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Brinkman Pond Beauregard County | 8 | 1947 | Low | Poor |
| Braxton Moody Dam No. 2 West Feliciana County | 32 | — | Low | Poor |
| Bon Ami Pond Beauregard County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Poor |
| Boeuf River Dam Mi 51 Richland County | 37 | 1966 | Low | Poor |
| Blewer Pond Winn County | 12 | 1947 | Low | Poor |
| Black Bayou Dam Caddo County | 36 | 1955 | Significant | Poor |
| Beusa Freshwater Pond De Soto County | 20 | 2010 | Low | Poor |
| Bayou Dupont No 4 Sabine County | 27 | 1961 | Significant | Poor |
| Atley Donald Pond No 2 Lincoln County | 16 | 1979 | Low | Poor |
| Alligator Lake Vernon County | 34 | 1955 | Low | Poor |
| Ac Skannal No 4 Bossier County | 23 | 1956 | Low | Poor |
| 5l Ranch Pond Vernon County | 16 | — | Low | Poor |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.