Rock Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rock Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | MS03629 |
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
BANCORPSOUTH BANK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rock Lake Dam?
Rock 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 Rock Lake Dam?
Rock Lake Dam is owned by BANCORPSOUTH BANK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rock Lake Dam built?
Rock Lake Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Rock Lake Dam?
Rock 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 Rock Lake Dam?
Rock Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.