W M Hughs Lake Dam
W M Hughs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Covington County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W M Hughs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of W M Hughs Lake 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 14 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet.
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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Covington |
| Coordinates | 31.55591, -89.57185 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00554 |
| Federal ID | MS00554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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