David Lake Dam

Pearl River, Mississippi· Built 1979· Earth· 20 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

David Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDMS02809

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: April 7, 2004
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

LAKE DAVID HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of David Lake Dam?

David 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 David Lake Dam?

David Lake Dam is owned by LAKE DAVID HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was David Lake Dam built?

David Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 David Lake Dam?

David 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 David Lake Dam?

David 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 David Lake Dam last inspected?

David Lake Dam was last inspected on April 7, 2004. 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.