James Herrington Dam
Key Takeaway
James Herrington Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 323 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03611 |
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
JAMES HERRINGTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of James Herrington Dam?
James Herrington 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 Herrington Dam?
James Herrington Dam is owned by JAMES HERRINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was James Herrington Dam built?
James Herrington Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Herrington Dam?
James Herrington 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 Herrington Dam?
James Herrington Dam has a dam height of 24 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 James Herrington Dam last inspected?
James Herrington Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.