Cotile Lake Dam

Louisiana — Rapides County — Bayou Jean de Jean

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRapides
RiverBayou Jean de Jean
Coordinates31.33842, -92.72839

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length6,040 ft
NID Storage49,200 acre-ft
Max Storage49,200 acre-ft
Surface Area775 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerRapides Parish Police Jury
Other NameCotile 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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