Denny Daniels Lake Dam

UNT OF LONG BRANCH· Oktibbeha, Mississippi· Built 2005· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length1,475 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,066 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDMS03644

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

DENNIS K. DANIELS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.