Shirley Hooper Lake Dam

GRAHAM MILL· Lauderdale, Mississippi· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Shirley Hooper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS)
Dam Length685 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
NID IDMS03880

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
Last Inspection: June 2, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Daniel Hooper

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shirley Hooper Lake Dam?

Shirley Hooper 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 Shirley Hooper Lake Dam?

Shirley Hooper Lake Dam is owned by Daniel Hooper (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Shirley Hooper Lake Dam?

Shirley Hooper 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 Shirley Hooper Lake Dam?

Shirley Hooper Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Shirley Hooper Lake Dam last inspected?

Shirley Hooper Lake Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.