Anchor Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Anchor Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 345 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01454 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ANCHOR LAKE PROP OWNERS ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Anchor Lake Dam?
Anchor Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Anchor Lake Dam?
Anchor Lake Dam is owned by ANCHOR LAKE PROP OWNERS ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Anchor Lake Dam built?
Anchor Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Anchor Lake Dam?
Anchor 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 Anchor Lake Dam?
Anchor Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Anchor Lake Dam last inspected?
Anchor Lake Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.