Natchez State Park Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyAdams
Nearest CityNATCHEZ
River/StreamWHITENS CREEK
Coordinates31.59829, -91.20554

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,671 acre-ft
Max Storage5,671 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge11,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS02948
Federal IDMS02948
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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