Standing Pine WS Str 7 Dam, also known as L O Majure Dam, is a vital Earth dam located in Leake, Mississippi, owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS.
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Completed in 1970, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction on Standing Pine Creek. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 1807 feet, it has a storage capacity of 1933 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 55 acres.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3). With uncontrolled spillways and outlets, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the area, contributing to the overall water management and flood control efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1807 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
STANDING PINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Drainage Area |
3.89 |
Nid Storage |
1933 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |