Sardis Dam
Mississippi — Panola County — LITTLE TALLAHATCHIE RIVER
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Panola |
| River | LITTLE TALLAHATCHIE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.40871, -89.79697 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 117 ft |
| Dam Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,016,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,016,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10,700 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 5, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Vicksburg District |
| Other Name | Sardis Lake |
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.