Blue Springs Lake A Dam
Key Takeaway
Blue Springs Lake A Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 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 | 38 ft (taller than 97.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 697 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03347 |
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
DEVIN BURCKHART
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Springs Lake A Dam?
Blue Springs Lake A 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 Blue Springs Lake A Dam?
Blue Springs Lake A Dam is owned by DEVIN BURCKHART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Springs Lake A Dam built?
Blue Springs Lake A Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Blue Springs Lake A Dam?
Blue Springs Lake A 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 Blue Springs Lake A Dam?
Blue Springs Lake A Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Blue Springs Lake A Dam last inspected?
Blue Springs Lake A Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.