Denny Daniels Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Denny Daniels Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,066 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03644 |
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
DENNIS K. DANIELS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Denny Daniels Lake Dam?
Denny Daniels 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 Denny Daniels Lake Dam?
Denny Daniels Lake Dam is owned by DENNIS K. DANIELS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Denny Daniels Lake Dam built?
Denny Daniels Lake Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Denny Daniels Lake Dam?
Denny Daniels 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 Denny Daniels Lake Dam?
Denny Daniels Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.