Ms06953 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ms06953 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| NID ID | MS06953 |
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
Nearby Dams
Ms06954 Lake Dam
Carroll, MS
Low Hazard 27 ftBig Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-11 Dam
Carroll, MS
High Hazard 44 ftBig Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-02 Dam
Carroll, MS
High Hazard 33 ftMs06955 Lake Dam
Carroll, MS
Unknown 25 ftBig Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-12 Dam
Carroll, MS
High Hazard 44 ftMs06951 Lake Dam
Carroll, MS
Low Hazard 21 ftMs06952 Lake Dam
Carroll, MS
Low Hazard 14 ftBig Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-33 Dam
Carroll, MS
Low Hazard 20 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Ms06953 Lake Dam?
Ms06953 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 Ms06953 Lake Dam?
Ms06953 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 Ms06953 Lake Dam?
Ms06953 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 Ms06953 Lake Dam?
Ms06953 Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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.