Kiker Lake

TR- LITTLE ATCHAFALAYA BAYOU· Humphreys, Mississippi· Built 1979· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Kiker Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length9,240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Max Discharge14 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDMS02389

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: No

Ownership

LAMAR KIKER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kiker Lake?

Kiker Lake 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 Kiker Lake?

Kiker Lake is owned by LAMAR KIKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kiker Lake built?

Kiker Lake was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Kiker Lake?

Kiker Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kiker Lake?

Kiker Lake 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.

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.