Prentiss Walker Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountySmith
Nearest CityMIZE (REACHED IN 1.5 HOURS)
River/StreamUNT OF CLEAR CREEK
Coordinates31.83366, -89.58872

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,479 acre-ft
Max Storage1,479 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,305 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS02721
Federal IDMS02721
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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