List of dam removals in Louisiana
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This is a list of dams in Louisiana that have been removed as physical impediments to free-flowing rivers or streams.
| Dam[1] | Height | Year removed | Location | Watercourse | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Dupont Number 13 Dam | 23 ft (7.0 m) | Sabine Parish 31°40′02″N 93°21′28″W / 31.6672°N 93.3578°W / 31.6672; -93.3578 (Bayou DuPont No. 13 Dam) |
Tributary to Bayou Dupont | Red River | |
| Kisatchie Lake Dam (upper)[note 1] | 25 ft (7.6 m) | Grant Parish 31°27′19″N 92°26′29″W / 31.4552°N 92.4414°W / 31.4552; -92.4414 (Kisatchie Lake Dam (upper)) |
Dry Prong Creek | ||
| Castor Lake Dam | 13 ft (4.0 m) | Vernon Parish 31°08′21″N 93°12′35″W / 31.1393°N 93.2096°W / 31.1393; -93.2096 (Castor Lake Dam) |
Pond Branch | Sabine River |
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Notes
- ↑ Dam was a causeway carrying a road. The area behind the removed dam remains largely flooded by the main Kisatchie Lake Dam.
References
- ↑ "American Rivers Dam Removal Database". Figshare. American Rivers. February 13, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.