Friday Lake Dam

UNT OF BOGUE CHITTO CREEK· Hinds, Mississippi· Earth· 18 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Friday 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	18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS)
Dam Length	750 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	312 acre-ft
Normal Storage	150 acre-ft

Surface Area	24 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	MS02164

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: May 15, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

RUSSELL BOURLAND

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Friday Lake Dam?

Friday 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 Friday Lake Dam?

Friday Lake Dam is owned by RUSSELL BOURLAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Friday Lake Dam?

Friday 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 Friday Lake Dam?

Friday Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Friday Lake Dam last inspected?

Friday Lake Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.