Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 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 | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03530 |
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
OLEN BURRAGE, JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam?
Olen Burrage Jr Lake 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 Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam?
Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam is owned by OLEN BURRAGE, JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam built?
Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam?
Olen Burrage Jr 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 Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam?
Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam last inspected?
Olen Burrage Jr Lake Dam was last inspected on December 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.