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Mermentau River Jetties
Mermentau River, Louisiana
Date
Construction and Rehabilitation History
The 4.6-mile-long Mermentau River-Gulf of Mexico navigation channel
was constructed in 1 7 by the East Cameron Port, Harbor, and
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1976
Terminal District of Cameron Parish. Two jetties were constructed
providing protection for the 15- by 200-ft gulf entrance channel
authorized in
The jetties have not been repaired since their construction. Details
1985
of the jetties' construction were unavailable, and their present
condition is unknown.
The bankline has eroded away from both jetties, and plans and
specifications have been developed.
Figure 20. General location of Mermentau River jetties
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