Plantation Shores Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Plantation Shores Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 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 | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 743 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | MS01295 |
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
PLANTATION SHORES HOA, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Plantation Shores Lake Dam?
Plantation Shores 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 Plantation Shores Lake Dam?
Plantation Shores Lake Dam is owned by PLANTATION SHORES HOA, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plantation Shores Lake Dam built?
Plantation Shores Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Plantation Shores Lake Dam?
Plantation Shores 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 Plantation Shores Lake Dam?
Plantation Shores Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Plantation Shores Lake Dam last inspected?
Plantation Shores Lake Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.