Lake Ruth Dam

Mississippi — Choctaw County — UNT OF CURTIS BRANCH

Location

StateMississippi
CountyChoctaw
RiverUNT OF CURTIS BRANCH
Coordinates33.33634, -89.41943

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage896 acre-ft
Max Storage896 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 30, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate

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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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