Covington Lake Dam

Lauderdale, Mississippi· Earth· 20 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Covington Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage180 acre-ft
NID IDMS02669

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 28, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

JOE COVINGTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Covington Lake Dam?

Covington Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Covington Lake Dam?

Covington Lake Dam is owned by JOE COVINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Covington Lake Dam?

Covington 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 Covington Lake Dam?

Covington Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Covington Lake Dam last inspected?

Covington Lake Dam was last inspected on August 28, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.