King and Anderson Lake

BIG SUNFLOWER RIVER· Coahoma, Mississippi· Built 1966· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

King and Anderson Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Max Discharge69 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDMS01360

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

KING AND ANDERSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of King and Anderson Lake?

King and Anderson 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 King and Anderson Lake?

King and Anderson Lake is owned by KING AND ANDERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was King and Anderson Lake built?

King and Anderson Lake was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 King and Anderson Lake?

King and Anderson 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 King and Anderson Lake?

King and Anderson 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.