Merritt Land and Timber Co. Pond

Bienville County, Louisiana (near Sailes (unaffected))

River/Stream: Tributary to Brushy Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
605 ft
Reservoir Storage
189 acre-ft
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,138 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-02-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00666
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
32.47369, -93.02611
Age
76 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.