Fellows Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fellows Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 394 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03464 |
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
RICHARD H. FELLOWS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fellows Lake Dam?
Fellows 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 Fellows Lake Dam?
Fellows Lake Dam is owned by RICHARD H. FELLOWS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fellows Lake Dam built?
Fellows Lake Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Fellows Lake Dam?
Fellows 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 Fellows Lake Dam?
Fellows Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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.