Southlake Dam
Key Takeaway
Southlake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03775 |
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
DR. TOM NOEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Southlake Dam?
Southlake 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 Southlake Dam?
Southlake Dam is owned by DR. TOM NOEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Southlake Dam built?
Southlake Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Southlake Dam?
Southlake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Southlake Dam?
Southlake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.