40th Place Dam
Key Takeaway
40th Place Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 84.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 725 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | MS03338 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
40TH PLACE HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 40th Place Dam?
40th Place Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 40th Place Dam?
40th Place Dam is owned by 40TH PLACE HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 40th Place Dam built?
40th Place Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 40th Place Dam?
40th Place Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 40th Place Dam?
40th Place Dam has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 40th Place Dam last inspected?
40th Place Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.