Defee Lake Dam

Louisiana — Grant County — Falcon Bayou

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyGrant
RiverFalcon Bayou
Coordinates31.61500, -92.84600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 24, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWilliam Defee III

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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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