Moorehead Lakes Dam
Moorehead Lakes Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Moorehead Lakes Dam
The primary purpose of Moorehead Lakes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 259 acre-feet.
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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Calhoun |
| Coordinates | 34.09969, -89.34293 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS04479 |
| Federal ID | MS04479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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