Ben Johnson Dam

Louisiana — De Soto County — Bayou Na Bonchase

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyDe Soto
RiverBayou Na Bonchase
Coordinates32.04900, -93.72200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1933
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNabors Properties
Other NameNabors Dam

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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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