Dennis Magee Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dennis Magee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02913 |
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
DONALD RAY MAGEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dennis Magee Lake Dam?
Dennis Magee 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 Dennis Magee Lake Dam?
Dennis Magee Lake Dam is owned by DONALD RAY MAGEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dennis Magee Lake Dam built?
Dennis Magee Lake Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Dennis Magee Lake Dam?
Dennis Magee 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 Dennis Magee Lake Dam?
Dennis Magee Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.