Horseshoe Brake

Louisiana — Morehouse County — Bayou Bartholomew Offstream

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
RiverBayou Bartholomew Offstream
Coordinates32.97728, -91.67423

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage1,172 acre-ft
Max Storage1,172 acre-ft
Surface Area138 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMorehouse 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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