Lloyd Beard Dam
Key Takeaway
Lloyd Beard Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 285 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03259 |
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
LLOYD BEARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lloyd Beard Dam?
Lloyd Beard 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 Lloyd Beard Dam?
Lloyd Beard Dam is owned by LLOYD BEARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lloyd Beard Dam built?
Lloyd Beard Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Lloyd Beard Dam?
Lloyd Beard 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 Lloyd Beard Dam?
Lloyd Beard Dam has a dam height of 18 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.