Robin Hood Lake Number 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Robin Hood Lake Number 5 Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 97.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,085 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 798 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 573 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01269 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
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 5 Dam?
Robin Hood Lake Number 5 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 Robin Hood Lake Number 5 Dam?
Robin Hood Lake Number 5 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 5 Dam built?
Robin Hood Lake Number 5 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 5 Dam?
Robin Hood Lake Number 5 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 5 Dam?
Robin Hood Lake Number 5 Dam has a dam height of 40 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 5 Dam last inspected?
Robin Hood Lake Number 5 Dam was last inspected on August 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.