Bussy Brake Lake

Louisiana — Morehouse County — Bussy Brake

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
RiverBussy Brake
Coordinates32.84507, -91.93510

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length41,200 ft
NID Storage39,000 acre-ft
Max Storage39,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 28, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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