Upshaw Lake Dam
Upshaw Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Mississippi, built in 2005. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upshaw Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Upshaw Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eddie Upshaw (private). It impounds the Mills Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,659 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/09/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| River/Stream | Mills Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.95279, -89.95310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,659 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,659 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 985 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,336 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EDDIE UPSHAW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03677 |
| Federal ID | MS03677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |