Lake Stella

Madison, Mississippi· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Stella is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage182 acre-ft
Normal Storage94 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMS06168

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

MAGNOLIA LAND CO. LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Stella?

Lake Stella 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 Stella?

Lake Stella is owned by MAGNOLIA LAND CO. LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Stella?

Lake Stella 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 Stella?

Lake Stella has a dam height of 17 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 Stella last inspected?

Lake Stella was last inspected on September 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.