Oren Bailess Lake
Key Takeaway
Oren Bailess Lake is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 98.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,956 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03511 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
OREN BAILESS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oren Bailess Lake?
Oren Bailess Lake is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Oren Bailess Lake?
Oren Bailess Lake is owned by OREN BAILESS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oren Bailess Lake built?
Oren Bailess Lake was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Oren Bailess Lake?
Oren Bailess Lake 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 Oren Bailess Lake?
Oren Bailess Lake has a dam height of 42 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.