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Louisiana — Evangeline County — Tr-Cypress Creek

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyEvangeline
RiverTr-Cypress Creek
Coordinates30.82900, -92.47900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length2,150 ft
NID Storage5,495 acre-ft
Max Storage5,495 acre-ft
Surface Area700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerEvangeline Parish Police Jury
Other NameCrooked Creek Reservoir Dam

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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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