Francis Lowery Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Francis Lowery Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02388 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Francis Lowery Lake Dam?
Francis Lowery Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Francis Lowery Lake Dam?
Francis Lowery Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Francis Lowery Lake Dam built?
Francis Lowery Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Francis Lowery Lake Dam?
Francis Lowery 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 Francis Lowery Lake Dam?
Francis Lowery 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 Francis Lowery Lake Dam last inspected?
Francis Lowery Lake Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.