Magee Dam
Magee Dam is an earth dam located in Simpson County, Mississippi, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Magee Dam
The primary purpose of Magee Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by M.m. Magee, Iii (private). It impounds the Unt Of Okatoma Creek near Magee.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 | Simpson |
| Nearest City | Magee |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Okatoma Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.89665, -89.71773 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | M.M. MAGEE, III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03325 |
| Federal ID | MS03325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |