Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 619 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS00514 |
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
HICKORY HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam?
Bennett York Lake Number 2 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 Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam?
Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam is owned by HICKORY HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam?
Bennett York Lake Number 2 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 Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam?
Bennett York Lake Number 2 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.
When was Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam last inspected?
Bennett York Lake Number 2 Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.