East Mississippi State Hospital Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | MERIDIAN |
| River/Stream | UNT OF OKATIBBEE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.37139, -88.73943 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,474 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EAST MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |