Lake Serene Southeast Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Serene Southeast Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 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 | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,060 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 701 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00704 |
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 PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Serene Southeast Dam?
Lake Serene Southeast 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 Southeast Dam?
Lake Serene Southeast Dam is owned by LAKE SERENE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Serene Southeast Dam built?
Lake Serene Southeast Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Southeast Dam?
Lake Serene Southeast 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 Southeast Dam?
Lake Serene Southeast Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Southeast Dam last inspected?
Lake Serene Southeast Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.