Carrollton Water Treatment Dam

Louisiana — Orleans County — Tr-Mississippi River

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyOrleans
RiverTr-Mississippi River
Coordinates29.96000, -90.12900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length5,130 ft
NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 5, 2014
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Other NameNew Orleans 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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