Upper Leaf River Structure 9 Dam
Mississippi — Smith County — NELSE BRANCH
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Smith |
| River | NELSE BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 32.03537, -89.49947 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,077 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,077 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 10, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | UPPER LEAF RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT |
Location Map
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.