Prentiss Walker Lake Dam

Mississippi — Smith County

Location

StateMississippi
CountySmith
Coordinates31.83366, -89.58872

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage1,479 acre-ft
Max Storage1,479 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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