Hollinghead Dam

UNT OF CHICKASAWHAY RIVER· Greene, Mississippi· Built 1995· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hollinghead Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS)
Dam Length328 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge291 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDMS03352

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

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hollinghead Dam?

Hollinghead 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 Hollinghead Dam?

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

When was Hollinghead Dam built?

Hollinghead Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Hollinghead Dam?

Hollinghead 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 Hollinghead Dam?

Hollinghead Dam has a dam height of 19 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.