Greg Boyd Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Greg Boyd Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03550 |
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
GREG BOYD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greg Boyd Lake Dam?
Greg Boyd 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 Greg Boyd Lake Dam?
Greg Boyd Lake Dam is owned by GREG BOYD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greg Boyd Lake Dam built?
Greg Boyd Lake Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Greg Boyd Lake Dam?
Greg Boyd 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 Greg Boyd Lake Dam?
Greg Boyd Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.