Sardis Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyPanola
Nearest CityBATESVILLE
River/StreamLITTLE TALLAHATCHIE RIVER
Coordinates34.40871, -89.79697

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height117 ft
Dam Height97 ft
Dam Length15,300 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,016,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,016,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage108,000 acre-ft
Surface Area10,700 acres
Drainage Area1,545 sq mi
Max Discharge146,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Vicksburg District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS01493
Federal IDMS01493
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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