Phyllis Murdock Dam

Sabine County, Louisiana (near Zwolle)

River/Stream: Tr-Bayou Scie

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
6 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
134 acre-ft
Year Completed
1984
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
766 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-03-11

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00517
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
31.63366, -93.63941
Age
42 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.