Acadiana Fish Farm Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Acadiana Fish Farm, located in Elizabeth, Louisiana, is a privately owned fish farm operating along Bayou Plaquemine Brule.
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Summary
The farm, completed in 1970, boasts a dam height of 7 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet, with a primary purpose of recreation. The storage capacity of the dam is 200 acre-feet, providing ample space for fish farming activities.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Acadiana Fish Farm is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. The dam structure, primarily earth with buttress and stone cores, spans 250 feet in length and covers a surface area of 28.6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the farm has a very high risk assessment rating, underscoring the importance of risk management measures.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Acadiana Fish Farm an intriguing site for its unique combination of recreational fishing opportunities and sustainable aquaculture practices. With its picturesque location in Acadia, Louisiana, the farm serves as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human activity and natural ecosystems in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
BAYOU PLAQUEMINE BRULE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
7 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Acadiana Fish Farm