Aldy Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Aldy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,176 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 919 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03450 |
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
TONY W. ALDY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Aldy Lake Dam?
Aldy 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 Aldy Lake Dam?
Aldy Lake Dam is owned by TONY W. ALDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aldy Lake Dam built?
Aldy Lake Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Aldy Lake Dam?
Aldy 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 Aldy Lake Dam?
Aldy Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.