John Ray Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
John Ray Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 730 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03491 |
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 W. RAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of John Ray Lake Dam?
John Ray 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 John Ray Lake Dam?
John Ray Lake Dam is owned by JOHN W. RAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John Ray Lake Dam built?
John Ray Lake Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Ray Lake Dam?
John Ray 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 John Ray Lake Dam?
John Ray Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 John Ray Lake Dam last inspected?
John Ray Lake Dam was last inspected on August 28, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.