Lake Adahy Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Adahy Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07351 |
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
MERCHENTS FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Adahy Dam?
Lake Adahy 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 Lake Adahy Dam?
Lake Adahy Dam is owned by MERCHENTS FORESTRY SERVICES, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Adahy Dam built?
Lake Adahy Dam was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Lake Adahy Dam?
Lake Adahy 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 Lake Adahy Dam?
Lake Adahy 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.