Phyllis Murdock Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountySabine
Nearest CityZwolle
River/StreamTr-Bayou Scie
Coordinates31.63366, -93.63941

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge766 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPhyllis Murdock
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00517
Federal IDLA00517
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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