Merton Bowe Road Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyMorehouse
Nearest CityBonita
River/StreamUnnamed
Coordinates32.85442, -91.68915

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length2,418 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage178 acre-ft
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge59 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerKennedy Properties LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00742
Federal IDLA00742
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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