Nita Lake Dam
Nita Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Itawamba County, Mississippi, built in 1956. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Nita Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nita Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 50 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Itawamba |
| Coordinates | 34.21831, -88.30655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00667 |
| Federal ID | MS00667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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