Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03257 |
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
HERMAN HUSSEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam?
Hussey Irrigation 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 Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam?
Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam is owned by HERMAN HUSSEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam built?
Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam?
Hussey Irrigation 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 Hussey Irrigation Lake Dam?
Hussey Irrigation Lake 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.