Bayou Desiard Bartholomew Dam
Bayou Desiard Bartholomew Dam is an earth dam located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bayou Desiard Bartholomew Dam
The primary purpose of Bayou Desiard Bartholomew 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 Ladotd (state).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 800 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/07/2025.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Ouachita |
| Nearest City | Sterlington |
| Coordinates | 32.68643, -92.04467 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LADOTD |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00736 |
| Federal ID | LA00736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |