Ms05840 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ms05840 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| NID ID | MS05840 |
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 Ms05840 Lake Dam?
Ms05840 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 Ms05840 Lake Dam?
Ms05840 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 Ms05840 Lake Dam?
Ms05840 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 Ms05840 Lake Dam?
Ms05840 Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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.