Fleming Lake Dam

UNT OF UNT OF TENN.-TOM. WATERWAY· Lowndes, Mississippi· Built 1982· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fleming Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS)
Dam Length960 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage162 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge155 cfs
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDMS02574

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

RICHARD P. FLEMING, JR.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fleming Lake Dam?

Fleming 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 Fleming Lake Dam?

Fleming Lake Dam is owned by RICHARD P. FLEMING, JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fleming Lake Dam built?

Fleming Lake Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Fleming Lake Dam?

Fleming 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 Fleming Lake Dam?

Fleming Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.