Hide-A-Way Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hide-A-Way Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 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 | 38 ft (taller than 97.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 191 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,636 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00637 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
LAKE HIDE-A-WAY CLUB, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hide-A-Way Lake Dam?
Hide-A-Way 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 Hide-A-Way Lake Dam?
Hide-A-Way Lake Dam is owned by LAKE HIDE-A-WAY CLUB, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hide-A-Way Lake Dam built?
Hide-A-Way Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Hide-A-Way Lake Dam?
Hide-A-Way 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 Hide-A-Way Lake Dam?
Hide-A-Way Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Hide-A-Way Lake Dam last inspected?
Hide-A-Way Lake Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.