Lake Nirvana Dam
Lake Nirvana Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Mississippi, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Nirvana Dam
Lake Nirvana Dam is a dam in Webster, Mississippi. The dam is owned by Michelle Clarke (private). It impounds the Unt Of Line Creek near Mantee.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,013 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/20/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Mantee |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Line Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.72941, -89.05613 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,013 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,013 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Michelle Clarke |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01857 |
| Federal ID | MS01857 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |