Loakfoma Lake Dam
Loakfoma Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Noxubee County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Loakfoma Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Loakfoma Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Loakfoma Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 3,168 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 460 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,684 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2016.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Noxubee |
| River/Stream | Loakfoma Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.27611, -88.77500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,168 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,684 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,684 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,354 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 460 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS10006 |
| Federal ID | MS10006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |