Hudson Lake Dam, located in Purvis, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Humidity
The dam sits on the UNT of Spice Pond Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. With a structural height of 31.5 feet and a dam height of 22.5 feet, Hudson Lake Dam boasts a storage capacity of 754 acre-feet and a surface area of 49.79 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for cautious monitoring and management. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge of 203.62 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," it is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity.
Hudson Lake Dam's designer, DUNGAN ENGINEERING, has created a buttress-style earth dam that provides a recreational haven for locals and visitors alike. With its scenic location and ample storage capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the Lamar County region of Mississippi.
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
22.5 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF SPICE POND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
49.79 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.5 |
Drainage Area |
1.21 |
Nid Storage |
754 |
Structural Height |
31.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
1780cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
139cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
669cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
152cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
118cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
2420cfs |