Piney Woods Lake Dam

Mississippi — Rankin County — UNT OF SANDERS CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyRankin
RiverUNT OF SANDERS CREEK
Coordinates32.06709, -89.99860

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length860 ft
NID Storage283 acre-ft
Max Storage283 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTHE PINEY WOODS SCHOOL
Other NameHaines Lake Dam

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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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