Don Landrum Lake
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 Length | 712 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 518 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02748 |
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
DON LANDRUM
Private
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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.