Donna Dam
Key Takeaway
Donna Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 407 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 176 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03602 |
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
BLAKE BARNES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Donna Dam?
Donna 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 Donna Dam?
Donna Dam is owned by BLAKE BARNES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Donna Dam built?
Donna Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Donna Dam?
Donna 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 Donna Dam?
Donna 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.
When was Donna Dam last inspected?
Donna Dam was last inspected on August 31, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.