Cocodrie Lake, west Louisiana

Cocodrie Lake is formed by Bayou Cocodrie Dam on the Bayou Cocodrie in Rapides County, Louisiana and is used for recreation, among other things. Construction was completed in 1959. At normal levels it has a surface area of 9.5 square miles. It is owned by La Department Of Wildlife and Fisheries.

 

Bayou Cocodrie Dam, also known as Cocodrie Lake Dam is of earthen construction. The core is assumed to be earth. The foundation is assumed to be soil. Though originally completed in 1959, the structure was modified in 1986. Its length is 1400 feet. Maximum discharge is 12500 cubic feet per second. Its capacity is 100000 acre feet. Normal storage is 9000 acre feet.

 

 

Lakes, Dams, and Recreational Facilities Near Cocodrie Lake

4 miles from Cocodrie LakeCocodrie Lake 10 miles from Cocodrie LakeIndian Creek Dam 13 miles from Cocodrie LakeUpper Bayou Nezpique No 6 13 miles from Cocodrie LakeUpper Bayou Nezpique No 3 14 miles from Cocodrie LakeJohn Overton Lock And Dam 14 miles from Cocodrie LakeHog Lake 14 miles from Cocodrie LakeUpper Bayou Nezpique No 7 14 miles from Cocodrie LakeChicot Lake 15 miles from Cocodrie LakeBig Lake 15 miles from Cocodrie LakeChicot Lake 15 miles from Cocodrie LakeTarkill Lake 16 miles from Cocodrie LakeLac Aux Perles 17 miles from Cocodrie LakeMillers Lake 17 miles from Cocodrie LakeReynolds Lake 17 miles from Cocodrie LakeTanyard Lake 18 miles from Cocodrie LakeWilliams Lake 18 miles from Cocodrie LakeButtonwood Lake

 

 

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