Lake Lucille Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lucille Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02855 |
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
DOD USN
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lucille Dam?
Lake Lucille 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 Lucille Dam?
Lake Lucille Dam is owned by DOD USN (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lucille Dam built?
Lake Lucille Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Lucille Dam?
Lake Lucille 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 Lucille Dam?
Lake Lucille Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Lucille Dam last inspected?
Lake Lucille Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.