Merton Bowe Road Dam
Merton Bowe Road Dam is an earth dam located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Merton Bowe Road Dam
The primary purpose of Merton Bowe Road Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kennedy Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Bonita.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,418 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 01/07/2025.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Morehouse |
| Nearest City | Bonita |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 32.85442, -91.68915 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,418 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kennedy Properties LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00742 |
| Federal ID | LA00742 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |