Oak Hill Lake Dam

Covington, Mississippi· Built 2009· Earth· 18 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oak Hill Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS)
Dam Length1,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage389 acre-ft
Normal Storage171 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,710 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDMS03746

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

COVINGTON OAK HILL, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oak Hill Lake Dam?

Oak Hill Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Oak Hill Lake Dam?

Oak Hill Lake Dam is owned by COVINGTON OAK HILL, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oak Hill Lake Dam built?

Oak Hill Lake Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Oak Hill Lake Dam?

Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Lake Dam?

Oak Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.