Mississippi State College Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mississippi State College Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| NID ID | MS00348 |
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
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mississippi State College Lake Dam?
Mississippi State College 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 Mississippi State College Lake Dam?
Mississippi State College Lake Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Mississippi State College Lake Dam?
Mississippi State College 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 Mississippi State College Lake Dam?
Mississippi State College Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Mississippi State College Lake Dam last inspected?
Mississippi State College Lake Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.