Dams in Tishomingo County, Mississippi
17Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Tishomingo County has 17 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Tishomingo County is 35 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Jamie L. Whitten Lock And Dam at 120 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Whitten Lock And Dam | High | Not Available | 120 | Navigation | 1983 |
| Brinkley Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 33 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Craddock Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1980 |
| Ms07010 Lake Dam | Low | 41 | Recreation | ||
| Burton Lake Dam No. 1 | Low | 39 | 2017 | ||
| Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 38 | Recreation | |
| Ms07006 Lake Dam | Low | 30 | Recreation | ||
| Ms06198 Lake Dam | Low | 27 | Recreation | ||
| Ms07008 Lake Dam | Low | 27 | Recreation | ||
| Riverbend Lake Dam | Low | 26 | Recreation | 1999 | |
| Burton Lake Dam No. 2 | Low | 18 | 2017 | ||
| Ms06969 Lake Dam | Low | 17 | Recreation | ||
| Ms06236 Lake Dam | Low | 17 | Recreation | ||
| Ms07005 Lake Dam | Low | 16 | Recreation | ||
| Ms07007 Lake Dam | Low | 16 | Recreation | ||
| Iuka Sewage Lagoon Dam | Low | 8 | Other | ||
| Wadell Lake Dam | Undetermined | 25 | Recreation | 1967 |