Penn Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Penn Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 462 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,641 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00127 |
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
JOE PENN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Penn Lake Dam?
Penn 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 Penn Lake Dam?
Penn Lake Dam is owned by JOE PENN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Penn Lake Dam built?
Penn Lake Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Penn Lake Dam?
Penn 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 Penn Lake Dam?
Penn Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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.