Lake Claiborne
Louisiana — Claiborne County — Bayou Darbonne
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Claiborne |
| River | Bayou Darbonne |
| Coordinates | 32.74078, -92.90285 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 200,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,300 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 10, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Claiborne Parish Watershed District Commission |
| Other Name | None |
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.