Lake Serene South Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Serene South Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 91.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Max Discharge | 690 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00703 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Serene South Dam?
Lake Serene South 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 South Dam?
Lake Serene South Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Serene South Dam built?
Lake Serene South 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 South Dam?
Lake Serene South 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 South Dam?
Lake Serene South Dam has a dam height of 31 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 South Dam last inspected?
Lake Serene South Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.