Horseshoe Brake
Louisiana — Morehouse County — Bayou Bartholomew Offstream
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Morehouse |
| River | Bayou Bartholomew Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.97728, -91.67423 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 25, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Morehouse Parish Police Jury |
Location Map
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.