American Legion Webster County Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
American Legion Webster County Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| NID ID | MS02801 |
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
AMERICAN LEGION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of American Legion Webster County Lake Dam?
American Legion Webster County 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 American Legion Webster County Lake Dam?
American Legion Webster County Lake Dam is owned by AMERICAN LEGION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of American Legion Webster County Lake Dam?
American Legion Webster County 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 American Legion Webster County Lake Dam?
American Legion Webster County Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.