Ballas Dam
Key Takeaway
Ballas 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 | 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 876 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03418 |
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
JOHN M. BALLAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ballas Dam?
Ballas 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 Ballas Dam?
Ballas Dam is owned by JOHN M. BALLAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ballas Dam built?
Ballas 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 Ballas Dam?
Ballas 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 Ballas Dam?
Ballas Dam has a dam height of 19 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.