Rush Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rush Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 84.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 621 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07350 |
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
VAUGHN RUSH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rush Lake Dam?
Rush 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 Rush Lake Dam?
Rush Lake Dam is owned by VAUGHN RUSH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rush Lake Dam built?
Rush Lake Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 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 Rush Lake Dam?
Rush 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 Rush Lake Dam?
Rush Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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.