Dams in Louisiana
704
Total Dams
42
High Hazard
5.97%
% High Hazard
56.8 yrs
Average Age
Counties
| County | Dams | High Hazard | % High | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier | 28 | 8 | 28.57% | 62.6 yrs |
| Washington | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 62.6 yrs |
| Rapides | 22 | 4 | 18.18% | 55.1 yrs |
| Caddo | 71 | 4 | 5.63% | 55.3 yrs |
| West Feliciana | 24 | 2 | 8.33% | 43.8 yrs |
| Natchitoches | 32 | 2 | 6.25% | 58.6 yrs |
| Beauregard | 24 | 2 | 8.33% | 75.5 yrs |
| Bienville | 16 | 2 | 12.50% | 56.1 yrs |
| Jackson | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 72.4 yrs |
| De Soto | 78 | 1 | 1.28% | 40.6 yrs |
| Claiborne | 19 | 1 | 5.26% | 70.8 yrs |
| Sabine | 18 | 1 | 5.56% | 52.6 yrs |
| Red River | 10 | 1 | 10.00% | 48.8 yrs |
| Winn | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 48.4 yrs |
| Union | 15 | 1 | 6.67% | 52.3 yrs |
| Evangeline | 20 | 1 | 5.00% | 65.0 yrs |
| Richland | 4 | 1 | 25.00% | 57.0 yrs |
| Acadia | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 39.0 yrs |
| Vernon | 21 | 1 | 4.76% | 67.0 yrs |
| Grant | 15 | 1 | 6.67% | 66.4 yrs |
| East Baton Rouge | 12 | 1 | 8.33% | 56.4 yrs |
| Ouachita | 15 | 0 | 0.00% | 66.9 yrs |
| East Feliciana | 34 | 0 | 0.00% | 56.7 yrs |
| Avoyelles | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 62.8 yrs |
| St. Helena | 5 | 0 | 0.00% | 85.0 yrs |
| Tangipahoa | 14 | 0 | 0.00% | 61.5 yrs |
| Caldwell | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 64.3 yrs |
| St. Landry | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 76.3 yrs |
| St. Martin | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 60.5 yrs |
| Morehouse | 16 | 0 | 0.00% | 53.4 yrs |
| Franklin | 3 | 0 | 0.00% | 67.3 yrs |
| St. Tammany | 32 | 0 | 0.00% | 52.2 yrs |
| Lincoln | 40 | 0 | 0.00% | 43.2 yrs |
| Allen | 11 | 0 | 0.00% | 69.2 yrs |
| Catahoula | 11 | 0 | 0.00% | 46.9 yrs |
| LaSalle | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 74.7 yrs |
| Calcasieu | 3 | 0 | 0.00% | 54.7 yrs |
| Webster | 22 | 0 | 0.00% | 69.6 yrs |
Purpose Breakdown
Tallest Dams in Louisiana
| Dam Name | Height | County | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old River | 134 ft | Concordia | High Hazard |
| Toledo Bend | 112 ft | Sabine | High Hazard |
| Caney Creek Dam | 73 ft | Jackson | High Hazard |
| Lake Claiborne | 70 ft | Claiborne | High Hazard |
| Mill Creek Dam | 67 ft | Bienville | High Hazard |
| Boise Cascade Mill | 65 ft | Vernon | Low Hazard |
| Vernon Lake Dam | 56 ft | Vernon | High Hazard |
| Bayou Darbonne Dam and Reservoir | 54 ft | Union | High Hazard |
| Cross Lake Dam and Spillway | 50 ft | Caddo | High Hazard |
| Kirby Dam | 48 ft | De Soto | Low Hazard |