Upper Bayou Nezpique No 6 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Evangeline, Louisiana.
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Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fish and wildlife pond enhancement, and recreation. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 3040 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 4193 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 350 acres. It is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and has a spillway width of 100 feet for uncontrolled water release.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is in fair condition as of its last inspection in January 2019. The inspection frequency is set at 3 years, and the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in September 2013. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification. The dam is equipped with vertical lift outlet gates and is situated on the TR-Bayou Nezpique, a significant river/stream in the area. The dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are currently not available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
3040 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAYOU NEZPIQUE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
350 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
6.96 |
Nid Storage |
4193 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lost Bayou Scout Camp
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Crooked Creek Rec Area
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Chicot State Park
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