Myrtis Mill Pond
Myrtis Mill Pond is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Myrtis Mill Pond
Myrtis Mill Pond is a dam in Caddo, Louisiana. The dam is owned by Samuel Thompson (private). It impounds the Myrtis Mill Creek near Vivian.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Vivian |
| River/Stream | Myrtis Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.93000, -93.99400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Samuel Thompson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00320 |
| Federal ID | LA00320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |