Lake Copiah Dam

Mississippi — Copiah County — MILL CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyCopiah
RiverMILL CREEK
Coordinates31.95361, -90.41139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length950 ft
NID Storage5,200 acre-ft
Max Storage5,200 acre-ft
Surface Area142 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 28, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLAKE COPIAH INC

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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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