Merritt Land And Timber Co. Pond

About Merritt Land And Timber Co. Pond

The primary purpose of Merritt Land And Timber Co. Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by E.w. Merritt Land And Timber Company (private). It impounds the Tributary To Brushy Creek near Sailes (unaffected).

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 605 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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 02/14/2022.

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