Wright Dam

Mississippi, Lamar County, UNT OF LITTLE BLACK CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLamar
RiverUNT OF LITTLE BLACK CREEK
Coordinates31.09088, -89.40148

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length399 ft
NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment-
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerL.O. WRIGHT, JR.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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