North Brandon Shores Dam
Key Takeaway
North Brandon Shores Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03428 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NORTH BRANDON SHORES HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Brandon Shores Dam?
North Brandon Shores Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates North Brandon Shores Dam?
North Brandon Shores Dam is owned by NORTH BRANDON SHORES HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Brandon Shores Dam built?
North Brandon Shores 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 North Brandon Shores Dam?
North Brandon Shores 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 North Brandon Shores Dam?
North Brandon Shores Dam has a dam height of 25 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 North Brandon Shores Dam last inspected?
North Brandon Shores Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.