Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam

Jefferson Davis, Mississippi· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 5.1% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
NID IDMS00860

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam?

Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam?

Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam?

Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam?

Prentiss Sewage Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 10 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.