Colclough Lake Dam

UNT OF BIG BLACK RIVER· Carroll, Mississippi· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Colclough Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 92.6% in MS)
Dam Length292 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
NID IDMS07374

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

SHAWN COLCLOUGH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Colclough Lake Dam?

Colclough 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 Colclough Lake Dam?

Colclough Lake Dam is owned by SHAWN COLCLOUGH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Colclough Lake Dam?

Colclough 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 Colclough Lake Dam?

Colclough Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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.

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.