Long Creek Reservoir Dam
Long Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Long Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Long Creek Reservoir Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Meridian (local government). It impounds the Long Creek near Meridian.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,493 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 227 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,576 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2022.
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 | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | Meridian |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.32507, -88.62405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,493 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,223 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 227 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,078 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF MERIDIAN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02676 |
| Federal ID | MS02676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |