Lake Lincoln State Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lincoln State Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 40 ft (taller than 97.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 5,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 496 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,526 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02758 |
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 Lincoln State Park Dam?
Lake Lincoln State Park 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 Lincoln State Park Dam?
Lake Lincoln State Park 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.
When was Lake Lincoln State Park Dam built?
Lake Lincoln State Park Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Lincoln State Park Dam?
Lake Lincoln State Park Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Lincoln State Park Dam?
Lake Lincoln State Park Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Lincoln State Park Dam last inspected?
Lake Lincoln State Park Dam was last inspected on June 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.