Cane River Lake Dam Upper Embankment
Cane River Lake Dam Upper Embankment is an earth dam located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, built in 1956. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cane River Lake Dam Upper Embankment
The primary purpose of Cane River Lake Dam Upper Embankment 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 State Of Louisiana (local government). It impounds the Cane River Lake near Natchitoches.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,350 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/17/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| Nearest City | Natchitoches |
| River/Stream | Cane River Lake |
| Coordinates | 31.78786, -93.05279 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,350 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | State of Louisiana |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00707 |
| Federal ID | LA00707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |