Jacobson Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jacobson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 826 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 303 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03538 |
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
JOHN JACOBSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jacobson Lake Dam?
Jacobson 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 Jacobson Lake Dam?
Jacobson Lake Dam is owned by JOHN JACOBSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jacobson Lake Dam built?
Jacobson Lake Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Jacobson Lake Dam?
Jacobson 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 Jacobson Lake Dam?
Jacobson Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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.