Lake Pushmataha
Lake Pushmataha is an earth dam located in Neshoba County, Mississippi, built in 2002. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Pushmataha
The primary purpose of Lake Pushmataha is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bia (federal). It impounds the Jones Creek/pearl River near Edinburgh.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 1,910 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 285 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/12/2022.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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 | Neshoba |
| Nearest City | Edinburgh |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek/pearl River |
| Coordinates | 32.80260, -89.25020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,910 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,319 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 285 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02442 |
| Federal ID | MS02442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |