Sowashee Creek WS Str 8 Dam

Mississippi — Lauderdale County

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLauderdale
Coordinates32.42302, -88.65845

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage2,214 acre-ft
Max Storage2,214 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerSOWASHEE CREEK DRAINAGE DIST.

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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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