OKTIBBEHA COUNTY LAKE DAM - MS00338-3462
Dam Name: OKTIBBEHA COUNTY LAKE DAM
State: MS
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 01/14/2020
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Sliding
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Incident IDMS00338-3462
Incident Description75 ft wide slide, 6-7 feet in depth to failure plane; previously repaired w/ improper soils.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
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ResponseCounty elected to lower lake level to reduce risk presented by structure until repairs can be completed.
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)C
EAPY
Dam Height43 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)10430.00
Surface Area (acres)479.00
Year Completed1965
NID NumberMS00338
River NameBIBA WITA CREEK
Latitude33.507
Longitude-88.932
Year Modified
2003
Regulatory Agency(ies)MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesMDEQ Dam Safety
