Costas Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Costas Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. 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 | 34 ft (taller than 94.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02310 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TPC Parkway Property, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Costas Lake Dam?
Costas 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 Costas Lake Dam?
Costas Lake Dam is owned by TPC Parkway Property, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Costas Lake Dam built?
Costas Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Costas Lake Dam?
Costas 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 Costas Lake Dam?
Costas Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Costas Lake Dam last inspected?
Costas Lake Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.