Upper Leaf River Structure 9 Dam

Smith County, Mississippi (near RALEIGH (UPSTREAM))

River/Stream: NELSE BRANCH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
800 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,077 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,311 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-03-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MS02784
State
Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates
32.03537, -89.49947
Age
50 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.