Caney Creek Dam

Louisiana — Jackson County — Caney Creek

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyJackson
RiverCaney Creek
Coordinates32.22400, -92.48900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height78 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length6,190 ft
NID Storage125,000 acre-ft
Max Storage125,000 acre-ft
Surface Area4,970 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 25, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1986
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerJackson Parish Watershed District
Other NameCaney Lake

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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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