Henry Edmondson Lake Dam

Oktibbeha, Mississippi· Built 1997· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Henry Edmondson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge143 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDMS03555

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

HENRY EDMONDSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Henry Edmondson Lake Dam?

Henry Edmondson 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 Henry Edmondson Lake Dam?

Henry Edmondson Lake Dam is owned by HENRY EDMONDSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Henry Edmondson Lake Dam built?

Henry Edmondson Lake Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Henry Edmondson Lake Dam?

Henry Edmondson 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 Henry Edmondson Lake Dam?

Henry Edmondson Lake Dam 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.