Bushley Bayou Dam
Key Takeaway
Bushley Bayou Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 90.7% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 437 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | LA00698 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Catahoula Parish Police Jury;Tensas Basin Levee District
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bushley Bayou Dam?
Bushley Bayou Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bushley Bayou Dam?
Bushley Bayou Dam is owned by Catahoula Parish Police Jury;Tensas Basin Levee District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bushley Bayou Dam built?
Bushley Bayou Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bushley Bayou Dam?
Bushley Bayou Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bushley Bayou Dam?
Bushley Bayou Dam has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bushley Bayou Dam last inspected?
Bushley Bayou Dam was last inspected on September 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.