Lee Hawkins Dam
Key Takeaway
Lee Hawkins Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 565 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03624 |
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
LEE HAWKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lee Hawkins Dam?
Lee Hawkins 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 Lee Hawkins Dam?
Lee Hawkins Dam is owned by LEE HAWKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lee Hawkins Dam built?
Lee Hawkins Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Lee Hawkins Dam?
Lee Hawkins 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 Lee Hawkins Dam?
Lee Hawkins Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Lee Hawkins Dam last inspected?
Lee Hawkins Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.