Brown Lake Dam

Lafayette, Mississippi· Earth· 24 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brown Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. 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	24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS)
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	295 acre-ft
Normal Storage	240 acre-ft

Surface Area	19 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	MS06103

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: March 10, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

JOHN B. BROWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brown Lake Dam?

Brown 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 Brown Lake Dam?

Brown Lake Dam is owned by JOHN B. BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Brown Lake Dam?

Brown 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 Brown Lake Dam?

Brown Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Brown Lake Dam last inspected?

Brown Lake Dam was last inspected on March 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.