Ellis Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ellis Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 92.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,307 cfs |
| NID ID | MS07376 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TIM ELLIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ellis Lake Dam?
Ellis Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ellis Lake Dam?
Ellis Lake Dam is owned by TIM ELLIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ellis Lake Dam?
Ellis 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 Ellis Lake Dam?
Ellis Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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.