Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00100 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam?
Holmes County State Park Number 1 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 Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam?
Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam built?
Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam?
Holmes County State Park Number 1 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 Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam?
Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam has a dam height of 20 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.