False River Drainage Structure

Louisiana — Pointe Coupee County

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyPointe Coupee
Coordinates30.62050, -91.47649

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length110 ft
NID Storage160,000 acre-ft
Max Storage160,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,060 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPointe Coupee Police Jury

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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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