Ms04987 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ms04987 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 Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| NID ID | MS04987 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ms04987 Lake Dam?
Ms04987 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 Ms04987 Lake Dam?
Ms04987 Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ms04987 Lake Dam?
Ms04987 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 Ms04987 Lake Dam?
Ms04987 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.