Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 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 | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02602 |
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
BRIARWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam?
Briarwood Country Club Lake 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 Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam?
Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam is owned by BRIARWOOD COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam built?
Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam?
Briarwood Country Club 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 Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam?
Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.