Bayou Macon Cutoff 1

Louisiana — Franklin County — Bayou Macon

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyFranklin
RiverBayou Macon
Coordinates32.05778, -91.60763

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage3,840 acre-ft
Max Storage3,840 acre-ft
Surface Area320 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerFranklin Parish Police Jury

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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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