Albritton Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Albritton Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 93.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03326 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
RICHARD BIEDENHARN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Albritton Lake Dam?
Albritton Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Albritton Lake Dam?
Albritton Lake Dam is owned by RICHARD BIEDENHARN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Albritton Lake Dam built?
Albritton Lake 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 Albritton Lake Dam?
Albritton Lake 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 Albritton Lake Dam?
Albritton Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.