Lower Anacoco Dam
Louisiana — Vernon County — Bayou Anacoco
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| River | Bayou Anacoco |
| Coordinates | 31.09500, -93.38956 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,170 ft |
| NID Storage | 82,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,600 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 24, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1951 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Vernon Parish Police Jury |
| Other Name | Lake Anacoco |
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.