Johnston Lake Ms00571 Dam
Key Takeaway
Johnston Lake Ms00571 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| NID ID | MS00571 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Johnston Lake Ms00571 Dam?
Johnston Lake Ms00571 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 Johnston Lake Ms00571 Dam?
Johnston Lake Ms00571 Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Johnston Lake Ms00571 Dam?
Johnston Lake Ms00571 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 Johnston Lake Ms00571 Dam?
Johnston Lake Ms00571 Dam has a dam height of 8 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.