Lake Bogue Homa Dam

BOGUE HOMA CREEK· Jones, Mississippi· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Bogue Homa Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS)
Dam Length2,361 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage12.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage8.0K acre-ft
Surface Area1,000 acres
Drainage Area121 sq mi
Max Discharge22,800 cfs
Year Modified2007
NID IDMS02373

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
Last Inspection: June 3, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Bogue Homa Dam?

Lake Bogue Homa 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 Bogue Homa Dam?

Lake Bogue Homa Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Bogue Homa Dam?

Lake Bogue Homa 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 Bogue Homa Dam?

Lake Bogue Homa Dam has a dam height of 17 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.

When was Lake Bogue Homa Dam last inspected?

Lake Bogue Homa Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.