Lake Serene North Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Serene North Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | MS00698 |
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 SERENE PROP. OWNERS ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Serene North Dam?
Lake Serene North 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 Serene North Dam?
Lake Serene North Dam is owned by LAKE SERENE PROP. OWNERS ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Serene North Dam built?
Lake Serene North Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 North Dam?
Lake Serene North 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 North Dam?
Lake Serene North Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Serene North Dam last inspected?
Lake Serene North Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.