Mcarthur Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forrest County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height12 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mcarthur Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcarthur Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Forrest County Board of Supervisors (private).
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| Coordinates | 31.25882, -89.27172 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Forrest County Board of Supervisors |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02487 |
| Federal ID | MS02487 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |