Bayou Cocodrie Dam
Louisiana — Evangeline County — Bayou Cocodrie
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Evangeline |
| River | Bayou Cocodrie |
| Coordinates | 31.00138, -92.38263 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 100,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 16, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | State of Louisiana |
| Other Name | Cocodrie Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.