Steve Horn Lake Dam

PERSIMMON CREEK· Madison, Mississippi· Built 1999· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Steve Horn Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS)
Dam Length950 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge540 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDMS03455

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: August 9, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

STEVE HORN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Steve Horn Lake Dam?

Steve Horn 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 Steve Horn Lake Dam?

Steve Horn Lake Dam is owned by STEVE HORN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Steve Horn Lake Dam built?

Steve Horn Lake Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Steve Horn Lake Dam?

Steve Horn 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 Steve Horn Lake Dam?

Steve Horn Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Steve Horn Lake Dam last inspected?

Steve Horn Lake Dam was last inspected on August 9, 2000. 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.