Sowashee Creek Ws Str 8 Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | MERIDIAN |
| River/Stream | SOWASHEE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.42301, -88.65845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SOWASHEE CREEK DRAINAGE DIST. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |