Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | MS03668 |
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
MALLARD LAKES PROPERTY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam?
Mallard Lake No. 2 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 Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam?
Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam is owned by MALLARD LAKES PROPERTY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam built?
Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam?
Mallard Lake No. 2 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 Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam?
Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam last inspected?
Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam was last inspected on January 19, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.