Kenneth L. Gates Dam

UNT OF RED CREEK· Stone, Mississippi· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kenneth L. Gates Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
NID IDMS03410

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

KENNETH L. GATES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kenneth L. Gates Dam?

Kenneth L. Gates 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 Kenneth L. Gates Dam?

Kenneth L. Gates Dam is owned by KENNETH L. GATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kenneth L. Gates Dam?

Kenneth L. Gates 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 Kenneth L. Gates Dam?

Kenneth L. Gates Dam has a dam height of 19 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.