Sowashee Creek WS Str 11 Dam

Mississippi — Lauderdale County — UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLauderdale
RiverUNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK
Coordinates32.41577, -88.63498

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage321 acre-ft
Max Storage321 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 24, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSOWASHEE CR. WTR. MGT. 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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