Lake Tom Bailey
Key Takeaway
Lake Tom Bailey is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 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 | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 4,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02633 |
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
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Tom Bailey?
Lake Tom Bailey 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 Tom Bailey?
Lake Tom Bailey is owned by MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Tom Bailey built?
Lake Tom Bailey was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Tom Bailey?
Lake Tom Bailey 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 Tom Bailey?
Lake Tom Bailey has a dam height of 28 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 Tom Bailey last inspected?
Lake Tom Bailey was last inspected on April 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.