No Imminent Threat of Anchor Lake Dam Collapse After Emergency Response, Officials Say
Officials said 55,000 people are in the downstream path as heavy rain leaves the 60-year-old dam in danger of failure.
- The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency Thursday for Pearl River County after the Anchor Lake Dam became compromised, with officials calling it a "life-threatening situation."
- Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Arthur totaled 6 to 8 inches over 24 hours, stressing the 60-year-old dam, according to Willie McKercher, chief of the Mississippi Dam Safety Program at MDEQ.
- Emergency Management reported the failure of Anchor Lake Dam caused flash flooding downstream on the East Hobolochitto Creek, affecting an estimated 1,482 people and prompting evacuations between Interstate 59 and Caesar Road.
- MDEQ successfully lowered the lake level by five feet using siphon devices, and residents of the 30 evacuated homes may now return as additional equipment arrives before weekend rain.
- A flood watch remains in effect through Friday morning for southeastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi, with around 55,000 people in the downstream path as forecasters warn of isolated flash flooding into the weekend.
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Flash flood emergency issued for compromised dam in Mississippi
A flash flood emergency has been issued for a compromised dam along Anchor Lake in southern Mississippi, where emergency officials are urging residents to evacuate, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The emergency was issued Thursday afternoon for part of Pearl River County, north of the Louisiana state line. The NWS office in New Orleans called it a “life-threatening situation” and urged people in the area to take immediate action…
Anchor Lake Dam at risk of failing in Pearl River County, officials say
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a catastrophic flash flood emergency Thursday for Pearl River County, and county officials said the Anchor Lake Dam is “in danger of failure.” NWS officials said “emergency management reported the failure of Anchor Lake Dam causing flash flooding downstream on the East Hobolochitto Creek” around 3:30 p.m. However, Pearl River emergency officials said the dam is “in danger of failure.…
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