Vaughn Lake
Vaughn Lake is an earth dam located in Claiborne County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vaughn Lake
The primary purpose of Vaughn Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carolyn Vaughn Goodman (private). It impounds the Tr- Bayou Pierre near Port Gibson.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Claiborne |
| Nearest City | Port Gibson |
| River/Stream | Tr- Bayou Pierre |
| Coordinates | 31.85670, -90.76158 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 115 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CAROLYN VAUGHN GOODMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00267 |
| Federal ID | MS00267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |