Dennis Magee Lake Dam

UNT OF SHOCKALOO CREEK· Scott, Mississippi· Built 1983· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge170 cfs
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDMS02913

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

DONALD RAY MAGEE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.