Refuge Lake Dam

UNT OF PARKERS CREEK· Lamar, Mississippi· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge381 cfs
NID IDMS03799

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: June 14, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

REFUGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Refuge Lake Dam?

Refuge 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 Refuge Lake Dam?

Refuge Lake Dam is owned by REFUGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Refuge Lake Dam?

Refuge 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 Refuge Lake Dam?

Refuge Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Refuge Lake Dam last inspected?

Refuge Lake Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2016. 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.