Rancy Meadows Dam

LATERAL OF HORN LAKE CREEK· DeSoto, Mississippi· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rancy Meadows Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS)
Dam Length612 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage284 acre-ft
Normal Storage148 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMS03171

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: March 19, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

DAN BROWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rancy Meadows Dam?

Rancy Meadows 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 Rancy Meadows Dam?

Rancy Meadows Dam is owned by DAN BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rancy Meadows Dam?

Rancy Meadows 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 Rancy Meadows Dam?

Rancy Meadows Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Rancy Meadows Dam last inspected?

Rancy Meadows Dam was last inspected on March 19, 2003. 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.