Murphys Lake West End
Louisiana — Richland County — Bayou Macon
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Richland |
| River | Bayou Macon |
| Coordinates | 32.57544, -91.46081 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 12, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Epps Plantation, LLC |
Location Map
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.