John Outlaw Dam

UNT OF ASH CREEK· Oktibbeha, Mississippi· Built 2007· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

John Outlaw Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDMS03706

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

JOHN OUTLAW

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John Outlaw Dam?

John Outlaw 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 John Outlaw Dam?

John Outlaw Dam is owned by JOHN OUTLAW (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was John Outlaw Dam built?

John Outlaw Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 John Outlaw Dam?

John Outlaw 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 John Outlaw Dam?

John Outlaw Dam has a dam height of 15 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.