Buena Vista Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Buena Vista Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| NID ID | MS01586 |
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
BUENA VISTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buena Vista Lakes Dam?
Buena Vista Lakes 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 Buena Vista Lakes Dam?
Buena Vista Lakes Dam is owned by BUENA VISTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Buena Vista Lakes Dam?
Buena Vista Lakes 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 Buena Vista Lakes Dam?
Buena Vista Lakes Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Buena Vista Lakes Dam last inspected?
Buena Vista Lakes Dam was last inspected on July 17, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.