East Mississippi State Hospital Lake Dam
Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Unt of Okatibbee Creek
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| River | Unt of Okatibbee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.37139, -88.73943 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 25, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1970 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | EAST MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL |
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.