Safari Lake #2 Dam

UNT OF BLACK CREEK· Lamar, Mississippi· Earth· 31 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Safari Lake #2 Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 91.6% in MS)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage314 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge9,557 cfs
NID IDMS03784

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Safari Lake #2 Dam?

Safari Lake #2 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 Safari Lake #2 Dam?

Safari Lake #2 Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Safari Lake #2 Dam?

Safari Lake #2 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Safari Lake #2 Dam?

Safari Lake #2 Dam has a dam height of 31 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.