E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03648 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam?
E. J. Hurdle 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 E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam?
E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam built?
E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam?
E. J. Hurdle 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 E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam?
E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.