Saxon Dam

UNT OF NUAKFUPPA CREEK· Jasper, Mississippi· Built 1993· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Saxon Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS)
Dam Length312 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge61 cfs
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDMS03404

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

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

Ownership

CONRAD SAXON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Saxon Dam?

Saxon 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 Saxon Dam?

Saxon Dam is owned by CONRAD SAXON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Saxon Dam built?

Saxon Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Saxon Dam?

Saxon 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 Saxon Dam?

Saxon Dam has a dam height of 17 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.