Sibley Lake Dam

Louisiana — Natchitoches County — Youngs Bayou

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
RiverYoungs Bayou
Coordinates31.75611, -93.10930

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length6,045 ft
NID Storage56,700 acre-ft
Max Storage56,700 acre-ft
Surface Area2,176 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 10, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Natchitoches
Other NameSibley 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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