Bayou Dupont No 12
Bayou Dupont No 12 is an earth dam located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bayou Dupont No 12
The primary purpose of Bayou Dupont No 12 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 Johnny And Synthia Jenkins (private). It impounds the Bayou Bonna Vista near Robeline Village.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Sabine |
| Nearest City | Robeline Village |
| River/Stream | Bayou Bonna Vista |
| Coordinates | 31.65600, -93.38800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 792 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Johnny and Synthia Jenkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00059 |
| Federal ID | LA00059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |