Puskus Lake Dam (lt 14-a1)
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | OXFORD |
| River/Stream | PUSKUS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.44167, -89.34666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,762 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,762 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,516 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |