Arrowhead Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Arrowhead Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 98.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 383 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03759 |
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
ARROWHEAD LAKE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arrowhead Lake Dam?
Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead Lake Dam?
Arrowhead Lake Dam is owned by ARROWHEAD LAKE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arrowhead Lake Dam built?
Arrowhead Lake Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Arrowhead Lake Dam?
Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead Lake Dam?
Arrowhead Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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.