South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dam
Mississippi, Lamar County, BLACK CREEK
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lamar |
| River | BLACK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 31.20204, -89.39299 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 4, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1974 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSC |
Location Map
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.