Puskus Lake Dam (Lt 14-A1)

Mississippi — Lafayette County

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLafayette
Coordinates34.44167, -89.34666

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage5,762 acre-ft
Max Storage5,762 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSDA FS

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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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