Leggett Number 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Leggett Number 1 Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 971 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 84 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03496 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KENT B. LEGGETT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leggett Number 1 Dam?
Leggett Number 1 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 Leggett Number 1 Dam?
Leggett Number 1 Dam is owned by KENT B. LEGGETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leggett Number 1 Dam built?
Leggett Number 1 Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Leggett Number 1 Dam?
Leggett Number 1 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 Leggett Number 1 Dam?
Leggett Number 1 Dam has a dam height of 15 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.