Lake of Pines Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake of Pines Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00129 |
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
LAKE O PINES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of Pines Dam?
Lake of Pines 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 of Pines Dam?
Lake of Pines Dam is owned by LAKE O PINES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of Pines Dam built?
Lake of Pines Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 of Pines Dam?
Lake of Pines 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 of Pines Dam?
Lake of Pines Dam has a dam height of 24 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 of Pines Dam last inspected?
Lake of Pines Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.