Hurt Lake Dam

UNT OF BELL CREEK· Tippah, Mississippi· Earth· 27 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hurt Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. 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	27 ft (taller than 84.9% in MS)
Dam Length	500 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	167 acre-ft
Normal Storage	40 acre-ft

Surface Area	5 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	MS06866

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: No

Last Inspection: November 3, 2022

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 Hurt Lake Dam?

Hurt 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 Hurt Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Hurt Lake Dam?

Hurt 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 Hurt Lake Dam?

Hurt Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Hurt Lake Dam last inspected?

Hurt Lake Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2022. 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.