Tippah River Ws Str Lt-7-07 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyBenton
Coordinates34.70861, -89.09417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,769 acre-ft
Max Storage1,769 acre-ft
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS00952
Federal IDMS00952
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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