Lake Lamar Bruce Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lamar Bruce Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. 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 | 46 ft (taller than 99.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,975 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 310 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,226 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | MS02501 |
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
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lamar Bruce Dam?
Lake Lamar Bruce 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 Lamar Bruce Dam?
Lake Lamar Bruce Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Lamar Bruce Dam?
Lake Lamar Bruce 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 Lamar Bruce Dam?
Lake Lamar Bruce Dam has a dam height of 46 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 Lamar Bruce Dam last inspected?
Lake Lamar Bruce Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.