Lake Mohawk Dam

Lake Mohawk Dam is an earth dam located in Tippah County, Mississippi, built in 1990. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Lake Mohawk Dam

The primary purpose of Lake Mohawk Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Mowhawk Homeowners Association (private).

The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMississippi
CountyTippah
Coordinates34.65498, -88.73262

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,200 acre-ft
Max Storage4,200 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE MOWHAWK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMS01959
Federal IDMS01959
More InfoState Dam Safety Program