Ms04504 Lake Dam

UNT OF TOWN CREEK· Lee, Mississippi· Earth· 8 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ms04504 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	8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length	400 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	37 acre-ft
Normal Storage	22 acre-ft

Surface Area	7 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	MS04504

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 11, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

VERA HARRIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ms04504 Lake Dam?

Ms04504 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 Ms04504 Lake Dam?

Ms04504 Lake Dam is owned by VERA HARRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ms04504 Lake Dam?

Ms04504 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 Ms04504 Lake Dam?

Ms04504 Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Ms04504 Lake Dam last inspected?

Ms04504 Lake Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2023. 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.