Temporary dam could be built if flooding conditions worsen in St. Landry Parish

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — What may look like an ordinary pile of dirt could play an important role in flood protection efforts in St. Landry Parish.

Parish officials have staged the dirt near Three Mile Lake as they prepare for the possibility of rising water in the coming days.

According to St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, the material is being kept on standby in case crews need to construct a temporary dam to help protect nearby homes and camps from flooding…

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