Wham Brake Lake

Louisiana — Ouachita County — Little Bayou Boeuf

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyOuachita
RiverLittle Bayou Boeuf
Coordinates32.57191, -91.93494

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length30,648 ft
NID Storage34,650 acre-ft
Max Storage34,650 acre-ft
Surface Area4,950 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 28, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

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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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