Lake Ridgelea Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Ridgelea Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | MS01803 |
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 RIDGELEA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Ridgelea Dam?
Lake Ridgelea 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 Ridgelea Dam?
Lake Ridgelea Dam is owned by LAKE RIDGELEA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Ridgelea Dam built?
Lake Ridgelea Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Ridgelea Dam?
Lake Ridgelea 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 Ridgelea Dam?
Lake Ridgelea 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.
When was Lake Ridgelea Dam last inspected?
Lake Ridgelea Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.