Linton Lake

Louisiana — Bossier County — Tr-Cypress Bayou

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyBossier
RiverTr-Cypress Bayou
Coordinates32.66304, -93.64235

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length660 ft
NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 10, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMerritt Family

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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