False River Drainage Structure
Louisiana — Pointe Coupee County — False River
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Pointe Coupee |
| River | False River |
| Coordinates | 30.62050, -91.47649 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,060 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 13, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Pointe Coupee Police Jury |
| Other Name | False River Spiliway/Light House Canal |
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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.