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.
Completed removals
| Dam[1] | Height | Year removed | Location | Watercourse | Watershed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Tributary to Bayou Dupont | Red River | Flood control dam. | |
| Kisatchie Lake Dam (upper) | 25 ft (7.6 m) | Grant Parish 31°27′19″N 92°26′29″W / 31.4552°N 92.4414°W |
Dry Prong Creek | Dam was a causeway carrying a road. The area behind the removed dam remains largely flooded by the main Kisatchie Lake Dam. | ||
| Castor Lake Dam | 13 ft (4.0 m) | Vernon Parish 31°08′21″N 93°12′35″W / 31.1393°N 93.2096°W |
Pond Branch | Sabine River | Dam built for recreation. |
References
- ^ "American Rivers Dam Removal Database". Figshare. American Rivers. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.