Letourneau Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Letourneau Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02294 |
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
SHARP ENTERPRISES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Letourneau Lake Dam?
Letourneau Lake 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 Letourneau Lake Dam?
Letourneau Lake Dam is owned by SHARP ENTERPRISES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Letourneau Lake Dam built?
Letourneau Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Letourneau Lake Dam?
Letourneau 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 Letourneau Lake Dam?
Letourneau Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Letourneau Lake Dam last inspected?
Letourneau Lake Dam was last inspected on October 11, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.