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It depends on where you are in the river. It averages between 20 and 25 feet deep in the Monroe, LA area. The lower part of the basin, after Little River and Tensas river join it to form Black River, it is dredged to depths of 60 to 80 feet deep near the bridge on Hwy 84. The average depth at the Jonesville Lock & Dam is about 50 feet.
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What is the deepest river in Louisiana?
The deepest river in Louisiana is the Atchafalaya River. This river measures just over 33 feet deep at its deepest point.
Does the atchafalaya River run along side Bayou Sorrel?
No, the atchafalaya runs behind the levee system. Bayou sorrel has a flux of water from the atchafalaya but us more brackish.
What river name comes from Choctaw and means long river?
Atchafalya river in louisiana
Main rivers in Louisiana?
Mississippi River, Red River, Ouachita River, Atchafalaya River, Sabine River
Where does Red River end?
It empties into the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers.
Is it safe to swim in the atchafalaya river?
go try it your self
Where is the mouth of the red river of the south?
There are two mouths to the Red River of the south and they are the Atchafalaya River and Mississippi River. The Red River is 1,360 miles in length.
What swamp is west of Baton Rouge?
THE ATCHAFALAYA BASIN SWAMPCC has photographed all aspects of the Atchafalaya Basin since 1973 and these include,Wildlife, Swamp People, Landscape, Water Levels, Problems, Recreation and more.CC has produced a book, a National Geographic Article, an exhibit, a film andslide shows on this unique, beautiful and environmentally important swamp. Atchafalaya AerialsImage#14852Atchafalaya Basin at sunsetImage#14900I-10 through the Atchafalaya BasinImage#13154Bald Cypress Trees at Flat Lake*AR-ATCHAFALAYA-4253The Atchafalaya River as it departs from the Mississippi as a distributary. The farmland can be flooded when they open the floodway.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA NORTH FARM-4258North Farm Complex of water Management Units on reclaimed farmland within the Atchafalaya Basin. Sherburne Wildlife Management Area.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA SOUTH FARM-4260South Farm Complex of water Management Units on reclaimed farmland within the Atchafalaya Basin. Sherburne Wildlife Management Area.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-HARDWOOD BOTTOMLAND-4259Hardwood bottomlands. South Farm Complex of Sherburne Wildlife Management Area.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA-4256Agriculture within the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway that stands to flood when and if they have to open theMorganza Spillway.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA LEVEE-4261Atchafalaya Basin East Protection Levee at Ramah. Note agriculture on the east sideand hardwood bottomland swampon the west side.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA-4267Old River Control Structure, the newer one. Old one is still there a little up stream. Up to 1/3 of the Mississippi can pass through here during flood stage.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA-4266Old River Control Structure, the newer one. Old one is still there a little up stream. Up to 1/3 of the Mississippi can pass through here during flood stage.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA-4268Old River Control Structure, the newer one. Old one is still there a little up stream. Up to 1/3 of the Mississippi can pass through here during flood stage.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA-4270Old River Control Structure, the newer one. Old one is still there a little up stream. Up to 1/3 of the Mississippi can pass through here during flood stage.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA-4271Old River Control Structure. The old one, seen here is still working. There is a new one just a little way down stream. Up to 1/3 of the Mississippi can pass through here during flood stage.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA-4269Old River Control Structure, the newer one. Old one is still there a little up stream. Up to 1/3 of the Mississippi can pass through here during flood stage.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA RIVER-4254Atchafalaya River runs through farmland that can be flooded if the Mississippi River reaches flood stage. Below Simmesport.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA RIVER-4254Atchafalaya River runs through hardwood bottomlands and bald cypress swamp that can be flooded if the Mississippi River reaches flood stage. Above I-10.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-ATCHAFALAYA RIVER-4257Atchafalaya River runs through farmland that can be flooded if the Mississippi River reaches flood stage. Below Melville.Atchafalaya Basin, LA*AR-CONTROL STRUCTURE-4265Power Plant and the two control structures between the Mississippi River and Atchafalaya River.Atchafalaya Basin, LALarger JPEGS available upon request.For information on Stock Photography call 225-769-4766
What would happen to Louisiana if the Atchafalaya captured the Mississippi?
From the lighter side: If the Atchafalaya River would capture the flow of the Mississippi River, New Orleans might have to be moved further west!But seriously, it sometimes does just that!See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
What is the deepest river in north America?
I'm not positive, but I think it is the Saguenay in Quebec Province. It is 600-900 feet deep and flows into a fjord. Beluga whales breed in its cold waters. Steep cliffs along its bank. I think it is the Saguenay River. Dr. Dan Finley, Panama City, Florida
How many square miles are in the Atchafalaya Basin?
Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana is 931 square miles.
When was Atchafalaya National Heritage Area created?
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area was created in 2006.
