Covington Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 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 Covington Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Covington Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Covington (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Coordinates | 32.34696, -88.67108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joe Covington |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02669 |
| Federal ID | MS02669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |