Neshoba County Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Neshoba County Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,865 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | MS03012 |
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
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Neshoba County Lake Dam?
Neshoba County 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 Neshoba County Lake Dam?
Neshoba County Lake Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Neshoba County Lake Dam built?
Neshoba County Lake Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Neshoba County Lake Dam?
Neshoba County 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 Neshoba County Lake Dam?
Neshoba County Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Neshoba County Lake Dam last inspected?
Neshoba County Lake Dam was last inspected on November 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.