Lake Priscilla Dam
Lake Priscilla Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Mississippi, built in 2015. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Priscilla Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Priscilla Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Second Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 2015, the structure is relatively new.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| River/Stream | Second Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.48667, -91.26611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01972 |
| Federal ID | MS01972 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |