Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 99.4% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00658 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam?
Scenic Hills Club 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 Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam?
Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam built?
Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam?
Scenic Hills Club 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 Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam?
Scenic Hills Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 50 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.