River LA

Sams Bayou

Louisiana • 31.4977, -92.6589

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

4 mi

7 km

Elevation

92′ → 71′

21 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.09%

4.9 ft/mi

Drainage

273 mi²

708 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

29 mi

47 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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