Schamberville Number 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Schamberville Number 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 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 | 44 ft (taller than 98.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 872 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 636 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 353 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | MS03576 |
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
SCHAMBERVILLE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schamberville Number 1 Dam?
Schamberville Number 1 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 Schamberville Number 1 Dam?
Schamberville Number 1 Dam is owned by SCHAMBERVILLE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schamberville Number 1 Dam built?
Schamberville Number 1 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 Schamberville Number 1 Dam?
Schamberville Number 1 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 Schamberville Number 1 Dam?
Schamberville Number 1 Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Schamberville Number 1 Dam last inspected?
Schamberville Number 1 Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.