Cypress Black Bayou Site 2

Louisiana — Bossier County — Black Bayou

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyBossier
RiverBlack Bayou
Coordinates32.64792, -93.66837

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length4,800 ft
NID Storage18,000 acre-ft
Max Storage18,000 acre-ft
Surface Area750 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District
Other NameBlack Bayou

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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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