Haggard Place Irrigation Lake

UNT OF GILMER CREEK· Lowndes, Mississippi· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Haggard Place Irrigation Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS)
Dam Length3,455 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage173 acre-ft
Normal Storage152 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge27 cfs
NID IDMS03832

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

WILLIAM NOWELL HAGGARD, FAMILY TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Haggard Place Irrigation Lake?

Haggard Place Irrigation Lake 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 Haggard Place Irrigation Lake?

Haggard Place Irrigation Lake is owned by WILLIAM NOWELL HAGGARD, FAMILY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Haggard Place Irrigation Lake?

Haggard Place Irrigation Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Haggard Place Irrigation Lake?

Haggard Place Irrigation Lake has a dam height of 17 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.

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.