Bushley Bayou Dam

Louisiana — Catahoula County — Brushley Bayou

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCatahoula
RiverBrushley Bayou
Coordinates31.74846, -91.81788

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length815 ft
NID Storage5,016 acre-ft
Max Storage5,016 acre-ft
Surface Area437 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCatahoula Parish Police Jury;Tensas Basin Levee District

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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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