Richard Roberson Lake Dam

UNT OF UNT OF BIG BLACK RIVER· Holmes, Mississippi· Built 2006· Earth· 30 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Richard Roberson Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS)
Dam Length432 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge795 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDMS03669

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

RICHARD ROBERSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richard Roberson Lake Dam?

Richard Roberson Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Richard Roberson Lake Dam?

Richard Roberson Lake Dam is owned by RICHARD ROBERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richard Roberson Lake Dam built?

Richard Roberson Lake Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Richard Roberson Lake Dam?

Richard Roberson 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 Richard Roberson Lake Dam?

Richard Roberson Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.

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.