Booth Lake Dam

UNT OF BELLEFONTAINE CREEK· Webster, Mississippi· Built 2007· Earth· 23 ft tall

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 Length595 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge755 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDMS03725

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

DAVID BOOTH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.