Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 462 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | MS01563 |
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
CHICKASAW BLUFF LAKES ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam?
Greenwood Leflore 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 Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam?
Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam is owned by CHICKASAW BLUFF LAKES ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam built?
Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam?
Greenwood Leflore 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 Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam?
Greenwood Leflore 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.