Quail Ridge Lake Dam

UNT OF HICKORY CREEK· Hancock, Mississippi· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Quail Ridge Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 9.4% in MS)
Dam Length957 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage631 acre-ft
Normal Storage166 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge4,168 cfs
NID IDMS03743

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 28, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

BILLY SHANNON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Quail Ridge Lake Dam?

Quail Ridge 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 Quail Ridge Lake Dam?

Quail Ridge Lake Dam is owned by BILLY SHANNON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Quail Ridge Lake Dam?

Quail Ridge 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 Quail Ridge Lake Dam?

Quail Ridge Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Quail Ridge Lake Dam last inspected?

Quail Ridge Lake Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.