Heritage Lake Dam

Jasper, Mississippi· Built 1980· Earth· 30 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Heritage Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. 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	30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS)
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	386 acre-ft
Normal Storage	300 acre-ft

Surface Area	26 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Year Completed	1980 (46 years old)
NID ID	MS03039

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: Yes

Last Inspection: May 22, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Heritage Lake Dam?

Heritage 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 Heritage Lake Dam?

Heritage Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Heritage Lake Dam built?

Heritage Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Heritage Lake Dam?

Heritage 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 Heritage Lake Dam?

Heritage Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Heritage Lake Dam last inspected?

Heritage Lake Dam was last inspected on May 22, 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.