Dixie Lakes South Dam

UNT OF HOGPEN BRANCH· Pearl River, Mississippi· Built 2000· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dixie Lakes South Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Normal Storage199 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge311 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDMS03481

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
Last Inspection: April 2, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

MRS. DIXIE DOSSETT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dixie Lakes South Dam?

Dixie Lakes South 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 Dixie Lakes South Dam?

Dixie Lakes South Dam is owned by MRS. DIXIE DOSSETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dixie Lakes South Dam built?

Dixie Lakes South Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Dixie Lakes South Dam?

Dixie Lakes South 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 Dixie Lakes South Dam?

Dixie Lakes South 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.

When was Dixie Lakes South Dam last inspected?

Dixie Lakes South Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2002. 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.