Mirror Lake Dam, located in Meridian, Mississippi, stands as a vital structure on Sowashee Creek, serving its primary purpose as a recreational destination.
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Constructed in 1962, this earth dam with a core of buttress type spans 317 feet in length and reaches a height of 20 feet, providing a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.26 square miles, the dam boasts a spillway width of 3 feet and operates as an uncontrolled spillway.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Mirror Lake Dam is a privately owned and state-regulated structure that undergoes regular inspections with a hazard potential marked as high. Despite its fair condition assessment as of March 2021, the dam's risk assessment is classified as moderate. With its scenic surroundings and recreational opportunities, Mirror Lake Dam serves as a significant feature within the water resource infrastructure of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
317 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
SOWASHEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.26 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
20 |
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|
16cfs |
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|
89cfs |
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|
301cfs |
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|
546cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
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