Jamie L. Whitten Lock And Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyTishomingo
Nearest CityTUPELO
River/StreamTOMBIGBEE
Coordinates34.52296, -88.32534

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height120 ft
Dam Length2,750 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180,000 acre-ft
Max Storage180,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage180,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,700 acres
Drainage Area67 sq mi
Max Discharge750,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/07/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS03605
Federal IDMS03605
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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