O J Turner 3rd Lake
O J Turner 3rd Lake is an earth dam located in Humphreys County, Mississippi, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About O J Turner 3rd Lake
O J Turner 3rd Lake is a dam in Humphreys, Mississippi. The dam is owned by Martin Hawkins (private). It impounds the Buck Bayou -os near Auter.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 5,280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Humphreys |
| Nearest City | Auter |
| River/Stream | Buck Bayou -os |
| Coordinates | 33.15673, -90.63315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MARTIN HAWKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02113 |
| Federal ID | MS02113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |