40th Place Dam

Forrest County, Mississippi (near HATTIESBURG)

River/Stream: UNT OF GORDONS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
150 acre-ft
Year Completed
1995
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
725 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-03-31

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MS03338
State
Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates
31.30132, -89.34427
Age
31 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.