Earl Sims Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Earl Sims 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 | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 574 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 462 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 144 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03632 |
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
EARL SIMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Earl Sims Lake Dam?
Earl Sims 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 Earl Sims Lake Dam?
Earl Sims Lake Dam is owned by EARL SIMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Earl Sims Lake Dam built?
Earl Sims 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 Earl Sims Lake Dam?
Earl Sims 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 Earl Sims Lake Dam?
Earl Sims Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.