Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 86.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | MS01270 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LOST ACRES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam?
Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam?
Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam is owned by LOST ACRES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam built?
Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam?
Robin Hood Lake Number 1 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 Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam?
Robin Hood Lake Number 1 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 Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam last inspected?
Robin Hood Lake Number 1 Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.