Megan Drive Lake Dam

BEAN PATCH CREEK· DeSoto, Mississippi· Earth· 13 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Megan Drive 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	13 ft (taller than 19.9% in MS)
Dam Length	358 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	112 acre-ft
Normal Storage	40 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	MS03864

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: May 26, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

PINEHURST SUBDIVISION HOA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Megan Drive Lake Dam?

Megan Drive 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 Megan Drive Lake Dam?

Megan Drive Lake Dam is owned by PINEHURST SUBDIVISION HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Megan Drive Lake Dam?

Megan Drive 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 Megan Drive Lake Dam?

Megan Drive Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Megan Drive Lake Dam last inspected?

Megan Drive Lake Dam was last inspected on May 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.