Lake Claiborne Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Claiborne Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 99% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,141 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | MS00251 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE CLAIBORNE, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Claiborne Dam?
Lake Claiborne Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Claiborne Dam?
Lake Claiborne Dam is owned by LAKE CLAIBORNE, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Claiborne Dam built?
Lake Claiborne Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Claiborne Dam?
Lake Claiborne 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 Claiborne Dam?
Lake Claiborne Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Claiborne Dam last inspected?
Lake Claiborne Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.