Nolen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Nolen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 895 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 408 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,001 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03637 |
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
LANIER LONG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nolen Lake Dam?
Nolen 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 Nolen Lake Dam?
Nolen Lake Dam is owned by LANIER LONG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nolen Lake Dam built?
Nolen Lake Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Nolen Lake Dam?
Nolen 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 Nolen Lake Dam?
Nolen Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.