Edmondson Lake Dam

UNT OF TOPASHAW CREEK· Calhoun, Mississippi· Built 2007· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Edmondson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 96.2% in MS)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage523 acre-ft
Normal Storage318 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge383 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDMS03722

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

JOE EDMONDSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Edmondson Lake Dam?

Edmondson 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 Edmondson Lake Dam?

Edmondson Lake Dam is owned by JOE EDMONDSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Edmondson Lake Dam built?

Edmondson Lake Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Edmondson Lake Dam?

Edmondson 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 Edmondson Lake Dam?

Edmondson Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.