Alcorn College Lake Number 2 Dam

Claiborne, Mississippi· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Alcorn College Lake Number 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
NID IDMS00262

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Alcorn College Lake Number 2 Dam?

Alcorn College Lake Number 2 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 Alcorn College Lake Number 2 Dam?

Alcorn College Lake Number 2 Dam is owned by information not available (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Alcorn College Lake Number 2 Dam?

Alcorn College Lake Number 2 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 Alcorn College Lake Number 2 Dam?

Alcorn College Lake Number 2 Dam has a dam height of 15 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.