Edmond Hooker Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Edmond Hooker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| NID ID | MS00078 |
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
Nearby Dams
Black Watershed Structure Y-36-21 Dam
Holmes, MS
Low Hazard 38 ftMs07084 Lake Dam
Holmes, MS
Low Hazard 24 ftBlack Watershed Structure Y-36-28 Dam
Holmes, MS
Low Hazard 33 ftBlack Watershed Structure Y-36-23 Dam
Holmes, MS
Low Hazard 38 ftFlood Water Retarding Structure Site 30
Holmes, MS
Significant Hazard 42 ftMs07093 Lake Dam
Holmes, MS
Low Hazard 26 ftBlack Watershed Structure Y-36-53 Dam
Holmes, MS
Low Hazard 43 ftAbiaca Watershed Structure Y-34-36 Dam
Carroll, MS
Low Hazard 23 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Edmond Hooker Lake Dam?
Edmond Hooker 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 Edmond Hooker Lake Dam?
Edmond Hooker Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Edmond Hooker Lake Dam?
Edmond Hooker 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 Edmond Hooker Lake Dam?
Edmond Hooker Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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.