Cypress Black Bayou Site 2, also known as Black Bayou, is a captivating water resource nestled in Bossier City, Louisiana.
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This local government-owned fish and wildlife pond serves multiple purposes including irrigation and recreation, making it a valuable asset for the community. Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1975, this Earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet with a structural height of 41 feet, providing a storage capacity of 18,000 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 750 acres.
With a drainage area of 25.6 square miles and a maximum discharge of 13,680 cubic feet per second, Cypress Black Bayou Site 2 offers a habitat for diverse wildlife while also posing a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type. Despite its fair condition assessment as of September 2020, the dam requires regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The site's risk assessment is rated as moderate (3), highlighting the importance of implementing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term sustainability of this vital water resource.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
4800 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
BLACK BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
750 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
25.6 |
Nid Storage |
18000 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
Red Chute Bayou At Sligo
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88cfs |
Cypress Bayou Near Keithville
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18cfs |
Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill
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39cfs |
Red River At Spring Bank
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1910cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack
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227cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
114cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cypress Black Bayou Rec Area
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South Abutment East
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Barksdale AFB Military
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Harmon Lake Dam - Barksdale AFB
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