Don Good Number 1 Dam

UNT OF BOGUE CHITTO· Noxubee, Mississippi· Built 2002· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Don Good Number 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS)
Dam Length2,980 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage229 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge43 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDMS03570

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

DON GOOD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Don Good Number 1 Dam?

Don Good Number 1 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 Don Good Number 1 Dam?

Don Good Number 1 Dam is owned by DON GOOD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Don Good Number 1 Dam built?

Don Good Number 1 Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Don Good Number 1 Dam?

Don Good Number 1 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 Don Good Number 1 Dam?

Don Good Number 1 Dam has a dam height of 14 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.