Don Landrum Lake

TR- SIPSEY CREEK· Newton, Mississippi· Built 1978· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Don Landrum Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam Length712 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Max Discharge518 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMS02748

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: No

Ownership

DON LANDRUM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Don Landrum Lake?

Don Landrum Lake 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 Landrum Lake?

Don Landrum Lake is owned by DON LANDRUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Don Landrum Lake built?

Don Landrum Lake was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Landrum Lake?

Don Landrum Lake 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 Landrum Lake?

Don Landrum Lake has a dam height of 15 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.