Glen Miller Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Glen Miller Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 99.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03652 |
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
GLEN MILLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Glen Miller Lake Dam?
Glen Miller 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 Glen Miller Lake Dam?
Glen Miller Lake Dam is owned by GLEN MILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glen Miller Lake Dam built?
Glen Miller Lake Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Glen Miller Lake Dam?
Glen Miller Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Glen Miller Lake Dam?
Glen Miller Lake Dam has a dam height of 52 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.