Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 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 | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02349 |
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
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam?
Roosevelt State Park Lake 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 Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam?
Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam is owned by MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam built?
Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam?
Roosevelt State Park 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 Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam?
Roosevelt State Park 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.
When was Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Roosevelt State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on January 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.