Doctor L. Rush Lake is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Doctor L. Rush Lake
The primary purpose of Doctor L. Rush Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr L Rush (private). It impounds the Tr- Ponta Creek near Lizelia.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Lizelia |
| River/Stream | Tr- Ponta Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.54396, -88.70339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 396 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dr L Rush |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02571 |
| Federal ID | MS02571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |