Bo Chevallier Dam
Bo Chevallier Dam is an earth dam located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bo Chevallier Dam
The primary purpose of Bo Chevallier Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rick Louden (private). It impounds the San Jose Creek near Many.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
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 07/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Sabine |
| Nearest City | Many |
| River/Stream | San Jose Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.55500, -93.48300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,922 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICK LOUDEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00516 |
| Federal ID | LA00516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |