Oktibbeha County Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 479 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,305 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00338 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
OKTIBBEHA CO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oktibbeha County Lake Dam?
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Oktibbeha County Lake Dam?
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam is owned by OKTIBBEHA CO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oktibbeha County Lake Dam built?
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Oktibbeha County Lake Dam?
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oktibbeha County Lake Dam?
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Oktibbeha County Lake Dam last inspected?
Oktibbeha County Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.