Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam

Lowndes, Mississippi· Earth· 25 ft tall
Unknown Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.0K acre-ft
Surface Area143 acres
NID IDMS00476

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam?

Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Dam?

Lake Lowndes State Park Lake 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 Lowndes State Park Lake Dam?

Lake Lowndes State Park Lake 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 Lowndes State Park Lake Dam?

Lake Lowndes State Park Lake 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.