Neil Payne Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Neil Payne Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 506 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 381 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03514 |
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
NEIL M. PAYNE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Neil Payne Lake Dam?
Neil Payne 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 Neil Payne Lake Dam?
Neil Payne Lake Dam is owned by NEIL M. PAYNE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Neil Payne Lake Dam built?
Neil Payne Lake Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Neil Payne Lake Dam?
Neil Payne 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 Neil Payne Lake Dam?
Neil Payne Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.