Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 99.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 698 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 121 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03551 |
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
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam?
Alcorn College Lake Number 4 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 4 Dam?
Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam is owned by ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam built?
Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam?
Alcorn College Lake Number 4 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 4 Dam?
Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam has a dam height of 46 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 Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam last inspected?
Alcorn College Lake Number 4 Dam was last inspected on April 10, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.