John H. Overton Lock and Dam

Louisiana — Rapides County

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRapides
Coordinates31.18703, -92.29283

Physical Characteristics

NID Height104 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length914 ft
NID Storage67,500 acre-ft
Max Storage67,500 acre-ft
Surface Area3,750 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Vicksburg District

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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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