Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 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 | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | MS02473 |
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
UNIV. OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam?
Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) 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 Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam?
Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam is owned by UNIV. OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam built?
Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam?
Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) 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 Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam?
Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam last inspected?
Lake Sehoy (Usm Campus Lake) Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.