Lakeview Village Lake Dam

UNT OF NORTH HORN LAKE CUTOFF· DeSoto, Mississippi· Built 1962· Earth· 28 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lakeview Village Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage142 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDMS01501

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lakeview Village Lake Dam?

Lakeview Village Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lakeview Village Lake Dam?

Lakeview Village Lake Dam is owned by LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lakeview Village Lake Dam built?

Lakeview Village Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Lakeview Village Lake Dam?

Lakeview Village Lake 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 Lakeview Village Lake Dam?

Lakeview Village Lake Dam 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.

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.