Horseshoe Lake Dam

Louisiana — Morehouse County — Bayou Bonne Idee

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
RiverBayou Bonne Idee
Coordinates32.71167, -91.70854

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length680 ft
NID Storage970 acre-ft
Max Storage970 acre-ft
Surface Area162 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 19, 2025
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMorehouse Parish Police Jury
Other NameNone

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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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