Lake Luther Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Luther Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01342 |
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
JARVIS DEARMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Luther Dam?
Lake Luther 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 Luther Dam?
Lake Luther Dam is owned by JARVIS DEARMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Luther Dam built?
Lake Luther Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Luther Dam?
Lake Luther 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 Luther Dam?
Lake Luther 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.