Natchez State Park Dam

Mississippi — Adams County — WHITENS CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyAdams
RiverWHITENS CREEK
Coordinates31.59829, -91.20554

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
NID Storage5,671 acre-ft
Max Storage5,671 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 23, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS

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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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