Lake Serene East Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Serene East Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,327 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 389 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,992 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2002 |
| NID ID | MS00696 |
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
BACKWATER DEVELOPMENT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Serene East Dam?
Lake Serene East 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 Serene East Dam?
Lake Serene East Dam is owned by BACKWATER DEVELOPMENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Serene East Dam built?
Lake Serene East 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 Serene East Dam?
Lake Serene East 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 Serene East Dam?
Lake Serene East 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.