Okatibbee Dam

Mississippi — Lauderdale County — Okatibbee Creek

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLauderdale
RiverOkatibbee Creek
Coordinates32.47500, -88.79833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height72 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length6,620 ft
NID Storage59,481 acre-ft
Max Storage59,481 acre-ft
Surface Area3,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 3, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District
Other NameOkatibbee Lake

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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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