Woman's Hospital Dam
Woman's Hospital Dam is an earth dam located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Woman's Hospital Dam
The primary purpose of Woman's Hospital Dam 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 Woman's Hospital (private). It impounds the Clay Cut Bayou near Baton Rouge.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 12/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Baton Rouge |
| Nearest City | Baton Rouge |
| River/Stream | Clay Cut Bayou |
| Coordinates | 30.38998, -91.03823 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 941 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Woman's Hospital |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00874 |
| Federal ID | LA00874 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |