Burrow Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Burrow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2019 and is 7 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 93.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 3,695 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 411 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07336 |
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
THE BURROW COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Burrow Lake Dam?
Burrow 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 Burrow Lake Dam?
Burrow Lake Dam is owned by THE BURROW COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burrow Lake Dam built?
Burrow Lake Dam was completed in 2019, making it 7 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 Burrow Lake Dam?
Burrow Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Burrow Lake Dam?
Burrow Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.