Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,399 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03596 |
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
REUNION, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam?
Reunion Lake Number 7 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 Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam?
Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam is owned by REUNION, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam built?
Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam?
Reunion Lake Number 7 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 Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam?
Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam last inspected?
Reunion Lake Number 7 Dam was last inspected on January 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.