L. C. Ellis Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
L. C. Ellis Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 209 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03686 |
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
L. C. ELLIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of L. C. Ellis Lake Dam?
L. C. Ellis 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 L. C. Ellis Lake Dam?
L. C. Ellis Lake Dam is owned by L. C. ELLIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was L. C. Ellis Lake Dam built?
L. C. Ellis Lake Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 L. C. Ellis Lake Dam?
L. C. Ellis Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is L. C. Ellis Lake Dam?
L. C. Ellis Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.