James E. Davis Lake Dam

Lafayette, Mississippi· Built 2006· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

James E. Davis Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDMS03769

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

JAMES E. DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of James E. Davis Lake Dam?

James E. Davis 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 James E. Davis Lake Dam?

James E. Davis Lake Dam is owned by JAMES E. DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was James E. Davis Lake Dam built?

James E. Davis Lake Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 James E. Davis Lake Dam?

James E. Davis 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 James E. Davis Lake Dam?

James E. Davis Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.

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.