Leroy George Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Leroy George Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. 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 | 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS02757 |
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
SHENANDOAH HOMEOWNERS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leroy George Lake Dam?
Leroy George Lake Dam 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 Leroy George Lake Dam?
Leroy George Lake Dam is owned by SHENANDOAH HOMEOWNERS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Leroy George Lake Dam?
Leroy George 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 Leroy George Lake Dam?
Leroy George Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Leroy George Lake Dam last inspected?
Leroy George Lake Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.