Bossier City Reservoir
Bossier City Reservoir is an earth dam located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bossier City Reservoir
The primary purpose of Bossier City Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bossier City (local government). It impounds the Red River - Offstream near Bossier City.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 8,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 01/27/2025.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bossier |
| Nearest City | Bossier City |
| River/Stream | Red River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.55967, -93.74413 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,020 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bossier City |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00839 |
| Federal ID | LA00839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |