Steve Horn Lake Dam
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 Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03455 |
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
STEVE HORN
Private
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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.