Impounding Basin No 1

Louisiana — Webster County — Bodcau Bayou

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyWebster
RiverBodcau Bayou
Coordinates32.95330, -93.48250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length15,170 ft
NID Storage4,821 acre-ft
Max Storage4,821 acre-ft
Surface Area1,723 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 11, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDorcheat Land and Timber LLC
Other NamePaper Mill Pond

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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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