Dan Oneal Lake
Key Takeaway
Dan Oneal Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02084 |
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
DAN ONEAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dan Oneal Lake?
Dan Oneal Lake 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 Dan Oneal Lake?
Dan Oneal Lake is owned by DAN ONEAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dan Oneal Lake built?
Dan Oneal Lake was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Dan Oneal Lake?
Dan Oneal Lake 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 Dan Oneal Lake?
Dan Oneal Lake has a dam height of 12 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.