Rufus Shaw Lake

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMississippi
CountyHancock
Nearest CityBAY ST LOUIS
River/StreamTR- WOLF RIVER
Coordinates30.63546, -89.35988

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage92 acre-ft
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Max Discharge552 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRUFUS SHAW
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMS00164
Federal IDMS00164
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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