Pecan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pecan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,391 cfs |
| NID ID | MS03815 |
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
CITY OF MADISON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pecan Lake Dam?
Pecan 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 Pecan Lake Dam?
Pecan Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF MADISON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pecan Lake Dam?
Pecan Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pecan Lake Dam?
Pecan Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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.