Atkinson Lake Panola County Dam

Atkinson Lake Panola County Dam is an earth dam located in Panola County, Mississippi, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Atkinson Lake Panola County Dam

The primary purpose of Atkinson Lake Panola County Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Betty O. Atkinson (private). It impounds the Unt Of Of Nelson Creek.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 94 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 276 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMississippi
CountyPanola
River/StreamUnt Of Of Nelson Creek
Coordinates34.51990, -89.87975

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length94 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage287 acre-ft
Max Storage276 acre-ft
Normal Storage287 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge103 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBETTY O. ATKINSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMS03487
Federal IDMS03487
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams