Lake O' The Hills Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake O' The Hills Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 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 | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,206 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 719 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01575 |
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 O' THE HILLS HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake O' The Hills Dam?
Lake O' The Hills 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 O' The Hills Dam?
Lake O' The Hills Dam is owned by LAKE O' THE HILLS HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake O' The Hills Dam built?
Lake O' The Hills Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 O' The Hills Dam?
Lake O' The Hills 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 O' The Hills Dam?
Lake O' The Hills Dam has a dam height of 30 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 O' The Hills Dam last inspected?
Lake O' The Hills Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.