Puskus Lake Dam (lt 14-a1)
Puskus Lake Dam (lt 14-a1) is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Mississippi, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Puskus Lake Dam (lt 14-a1)
The primary purpose of Puskus Lake Dam (lt 14-a1) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Puskus Creek near Oxford.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,762 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2018.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Puskus Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.44167, -89.34666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,762 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,762 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,516 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00930 |
| Federal ID | MS00930 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |