Fox Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fox Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | MS00707 |
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
FOX LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fox Lake Dam?
Fox 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 Fox Lake Dam?
Fox Lake Dam is owned by FOX LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fox Lake Dam built?
Fox Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Fox Lake Dam?
Fox 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 Fox Lake Dam?
Fox Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.
When was Fox Lake Dam last inspected?
Fox Lake Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.