City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp
Key Takeaway
City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp is classified as significant hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 16.4% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 6,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Max Discharge | 149 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00191 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Breaux Bridge
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp?
City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp?
City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp is owned by City of Breaux Bridge (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp built?
City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp?
City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp?
City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp has a dam height of 11 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 City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp last inspected?
City of Breaux Bridge Oxidation Lagoon Wwtp was last inspected on April 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.