Lake Greenbrook Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Greenbrook Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 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 | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01505 |
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 GREENBROOK POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Greenbrook Dam?
Lake Greenbrook 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 Greenbrook Dam?
Lake Greenbrook Dam is owned by LAKE GREENBROOK POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Greenbrook Dam built?
Lake Greenbrook Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Greenbrook Dam?
Lake Greenbrook 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 Greenbrook Dam?
Lake Greenbrook 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.
When was Lake Greenbrook Dam last inspected?
Lake Greenbrook Dam was last inspected on July 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.