Bozeman Lake Dam

UNT OF BAHALA CREEK· Copiah, Mississippi· Built 2009· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bozeman Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam Length608 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge4 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDMS03745

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

CARL BOZEMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bozeman Lake Dam?

Bozeman 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 Bozeman Lake Dam?

Bozeman Lake Dam is owned by CARL BOZEMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bozeman Lake Dam built?

Bozeman Lake Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Bozeman Lake Dam?

Bozeman Lake 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 Bozeman Lake Dam?

Bozeman Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.