Cheniere Brake Dam

Louisiana — Ouachita County

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyOuachita
Coordinates32.45293, -92.19138

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length4,785 ft
NID Storage53,000 acre-ft
Max Storage53,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1943
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerOuachita 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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