Murphys Lake West End
Murphys Lake West End is an earth dam located in Richland Parish, Louisiana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Murphys Lake West End
The primary purpose of Murphys Lake West End is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Epps Plantation, Llc (private). It impounds the Bayou Macon near Warden.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Richland |
| Nearest City | Warden |
| River/Stream | Bayou Macon |
| Coordinates | 32.57544, -91.46081 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Epps Plantation, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00182 |
| Federal ID | LA00182 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |