Duncan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Duncan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 62 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03660 |
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
ROY DUNCAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duncan Lake Dam?
Duncan Lake 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 Duncan Lake Dam?
Duncan Lake Dam is owned by ROY DUNCAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duncan Lake Dam built?
Duncan Lake Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Duncan Lake Dam?
Duncan Lake 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 Duncan Lake Dam?
Duncan Lake 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.