Simpson Legion Lake Dam

Mississippi, Simpson County, SELLERS CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountySimpson
RiverSELLERS CREEK
Coordinates31.91360, -89.79450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage1,672 acre-ft
Max Storage1,672 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 10, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
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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