Lake Heritage Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Heritage Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 98.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 159 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,518 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03797 |
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
JESSICA PIERCE ANDERSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Heritage Dam?
Lake Heritage 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 Heritage Dam?
Lake Heritage Dam is owned by JESSICA PIERCE ANDERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Heritage Dam built?
Lake Heritage Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Heritage Dam?
Lake Heritage 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 Heritage Dam?
Lake Heritage Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Heritage Dam last inspected?
Lake Heritage Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.