Buckingham Lake B Dam
Key Takeaway
Buckingham Lake B Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 9.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 890 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | MS03547 |
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
FRANK PUCYLOWSKI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buckingham Lake B Dam?
Buckingham Lake B 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 Buckingham Lake B Dam?
Buckingham Lake B Dam is owned by FRANK PUCYLOWSKI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buckingham Lake B Dam built?
Buckingham Lake B Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Buckingham Lake B Dam?
Buckingham Lake B 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 Buckingham Lake B Dam?
Buckingham Lake B Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Buckingham Lake B Dam last inspected?
Buckingham Lake B Dam was last inspected on May 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.