Robert Mears Dam
Robert Mears Dam is an earth dam located in Union Parish, Louisiana, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Robert Mears Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Mears Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Mears (private). It impounds the Briny Bridge Creek near Point.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 532 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 08/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Point |
| River/Stream | Briny Bridge Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.65800, -92.27100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 532 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Mears |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00524 |
| Federal ID | LA00524 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |