Bayou Dupont No 13
Bayou Dupont No 13 is an earth dam located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, built in 1961. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Bayou Dupont No 13
The primary purpose of Bayou Dupont No 13 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Norman P. Mitchell (private). It impounds the Tr-bayou Dupont near Robeline.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Sabine |
| Nearest City | Robeline |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Dupont |
| Coordinates | 31.66780, -93.35690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Norman P. Mitchell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00058 |
| Federal ID | LA00058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |