Lake Okatibbee Dam
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N 32° 28.528 W 088° 47.957
16S E 330919 N 3594565
A man made dam that is part of the Tom Bigbee water system in Mississippi.
Waymark Code: WM3NF4
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2008
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This is a dam that sits on the southern end of Lake Okatibbee. The lake is very large and has 28 miles of shoreline. This dam holds back the waters from entering Collinsville and Meridian which is a few miles away and is part of the Tom Bigbee waterway system. There are several ramps and parks around the lake and it is a large recreational area today maintained by the Army Core of Engineers.
Waterway where the dam is located: Lake Okatibbee
Main use of the Water Dam: Recreation Area
Material used in the structure: embankment
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
Height of Dam: Not listed
Date built: Not listed
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