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.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 8,300 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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.
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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 |