Lake Marcella Dam

Mississippi — Lafayette County

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLafayette
Coordinates34.37126, -89.29443

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage384 acre-ft
Max Storage384 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2019
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCYPRESS CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Other NameCypress Creek Watershed Structure Lt-14a-15 Dam

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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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