Upper Leaf River Structure 9 Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | RALEIGH (UPSTREAM) |
| River/Stream | NELSE BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 32.03537, -89.49947 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,077 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,077 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,311 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER LEAF RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |