Lake Providence Baxter Bayou Weir
Louisiana — East Carroll County — Baxter Bayou
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Carroll |
| River | Baxter Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.84288, -91.24355 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 52 ft |
| NID Storage | 21,390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,380 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 7, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | East Carroll Parish Police Jury |
| Other Name | Lake Providence Control Structure No 1 |
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.