Lake Elaine Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Elaine Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 221 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00277 |
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
DAVE ROBBINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Elaine Dam?
Lake Elaine 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 Elaine Dam?
Lake Elaine Dam is owned by DAVE ROBBINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Elaine Dam built?
Lake Elaine Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Elaine Dam?
Lake Elaine 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 Elaine Dam?
Lake Elaine Dam has a dam height of 25 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.