Lake Dorothy Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Dorothy Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 775 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03653 |
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
DOROTHY MCGOUGH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Dorothy Dam?
Lake Dorothy 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 Dorothy Dam?
Lake Dorothy Dam is owned by DOROTHY MCGOUGH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Dorothy Dam built?
Lake Dorothy Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Dorothy Dam?
Lake Dorothy 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 Dorothy Dam?
Lake Dorothy Dam has a dam height of 18 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.