Tackett Lake
Tackett Lake is an earth dam located in Leflore County, Mississippi, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Tackett Lake
Tackett Lake is a dam in Leflore, Mississippi. The dam is owned by William Tackett (private). It impounds the Quiver River -os near Moorhead.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 15,160 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Nearest City | Moorhead |
| River/Stream | Quiver River -os |
| Coordinates | 33.59213, -90.41817 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WILLIAM TACKETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03606 |
| Federal ID | MS03606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |