Lake Lorman Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lorman Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 45 ft (taller than 99% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 163 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 627 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | MS02270 |
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 LORMAN CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lorman Dam?
Lake Lorman 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 Lorman Dam?
Lake Lorman Dam is owned by LAKE LORMAN CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lorman Dam built?
Lake Lorman Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lorman Dam?
Lake Lorman 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 Lorman Dam?
Lake Lorman Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Lorman Dam last inspected?
Lake Lorman Dam was last inspected on February 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.