Harvey Lake Dam

UNT OF BURNT CORN CREEK· Madison, Mississippi· Earth· 32 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harvey 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	32 ft (taller than 92.6% in MS)
Dam Length	1,700 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage	1.4K acre-ft

Surface Area	87 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	MS05846

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: No

Last Inspection: February 15, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Sowell Road, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harvey Lake Dam?

Harvey 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 Harvey Lake Dam?

Harvey Lake Dam is owned by Sowell Road, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Harvey Lake Dam?

Harvey 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 Harvey Lake Dam?

Harvey Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Harvey Lake Dam last inspected?

Harvey Lake Dam was last inspected on February 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.