Dams in Sabine Parish, Louisiana
19Total Dams
1High Hazard
7Significant
Dam Safety in Sabine Parish, Louisiana
Sabine Parish has 19 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 7 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Sabine Parish is 50 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Toledo Bend at 135 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Bend | High | Satisfactory | 135 | Hydroelectric | 1966 |
| Bayou Dupont No 11 | Significant | Fair | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Bayou Dupont No 2 | Significant | Fair | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Bayou Dupont No 7 | Significant | Fair | 36 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Bayou Dupont No 12 | Significant | Fair | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Bayou Dupont No 10 | Significant | Fair | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Bayou Dupont No 4 | Significant | Poor | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Phyllis Murdock Dam | Significant | Poor | 6 | Recreation | 1984 |
| Hodges Garden | Low | Fair | 47 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Loring Lake | Low | Fair | 40 | Other | 1928 |
| Wright Family Pond | Low | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 2012 |
| John Sessum No 2 Reservoir | Low | Poor | 29 | Other | 2017 |
| Cathey Pond | Low | Fair | 28 | ||
| John Sessum No 1 Reservoir | Low | Poor | 27 | Recreation | 2017 |
| Greer Dam | Low | Fair | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Bo Chevallier Dam | Low | Fair | 23 | Recreation | 1991 |
| Leigh James Pond | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 2018 |
| Milford Pond | Low | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 2001 |
| Bayou Dupont No 13 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |