Boeuf River Dam Mi 51
Boeuf River Dam Mi 51 is an earth dam located in Richland Parish, Louisiana, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Boeuf River Dam Mi 51
The primary purpose of Boeuf River Dam Mi 51 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 Richland And Caldwell Parishes (local government). It impounds the Boeuf River near Liddieville.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 378 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/2020.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Richland |
| Nearest City | Liddieville |
| River/Stream | Boeuf River |
| Coordinates | 32.17440, -91.94530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 378 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Richland and Caldwell Parishes |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00005 |
| Federal ID | LA00005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |