South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLamar
Nearest CityPURVIS
River/StreamBLACK CREEK
Coordinates31.20204, -89.39299

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length5,000 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage340 acre-ft
Max Storage340 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/04/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS00496
Federal IDMS00496
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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