Booth Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Booth Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 595 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 755 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03725 |
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
DAVID BOOTH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Booth Lake Dam?
Booth 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 Booth Lake Dam?
Booth Lake Dam is owned by DAVID BOOTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Booth Lake Dam built?
Booth Lake Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Booth Lake Dam?
Booth Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Booth Lake Dam?
Booth Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.