False River Drainage Structure
False River Drainage Structure is an earth dam located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About False River Drainage Structure
The primary purpose of False River Drainage Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pointe Coupee Police Jury (local government). It impounds the False River near Torbert.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,060 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Pointe Coupee |
| Nearest City | Torbert |
| River/Stream | False River |
| Coordinates | 30.62050, -91.47648 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,060 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pointe Coupee Police Jury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00016 |
| Federal ID | LA00016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |