W J Linn Lake Dam

W J Linn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About W J Linn Lake Dam

The primary purpose of W J Linn 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 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 580 acre-feet.

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 06/24/2014. That was over 12 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMississippi
CountyChickasaw
Coordinates33.84131, -88.86935

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage580 acre-ft
Max Storage580 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/24/2014
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMS01412
Federal IDMS01412
More InfoState Dam Safety Program