Hurricane Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hurricane Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 96.8% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,117 cfs |
| NID ID | MS00300 |
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
LINCOLN CO. BD. OF SUPV.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hurricane Lake Dam?
Hurricane 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 Hurricane Lake Dam?
Hurricane Lake Dam is owned by LINCOLN CO. BD. OF SUPV. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Hurricane Lake Dam?
Hurricane 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 Hurricane Lake Dam?
Hurricane Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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.