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Picayune Anchor Lake dam under constant monitoring
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Key Points:
- Mississippi emergency officials are closely monitoring the fragile Anchor Lake dam in Picayune due to ongoing concerns about its stability.
- The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is conducting constant inspections and has expressed high confidence in the dam's structural integrity.
- The voluntary evacuation order for residents south of Anchor Lake has been lifted as conditions have slightly improved, though inspectors will remain to monitor the dam until water levels recede.
- With more rain forecasted, emergency crews are prepared to issue immediate alerts if the dam shows signs of failure, following recent fears of potential flash flooding downstream along the East Hobolochitto.
- Residents in the area are allowed to return home but are urged to stay vigilant and ready to evacuate if necessary.
