False River Drainage Structure

Louisiana — Pointe Coupee County — False River

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyPointe Coupee
RiverFalse River
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 StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPointe Coupee Police Jury
Other NameFalse 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.

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