Norris Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyOktibbeha
Nearest CitySTARKVILLE
River/StreamUNT OF SAND CREEK
Coordinates33.47795, -88.73004

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage353 acre-ft
Max Storage353 acre-ft
Normal Storage189 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS00344
Federal IDMS00344
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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