Bourdeux Lake
Bourdeux Lake is an earth dam located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bourdeux Lake
The primary purpose of Bourdeux Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jady Regard (private). It impounds the Tr-cane River near Galbraith.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 365 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,640 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 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 09/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| Nearest City | Galbraith |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane River |
| Coordinates | 31.49600, -92.79400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 365 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jady Regard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00257 |
| Federal ID | LA00257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |